“Teaching myself to look back”
Last week’s song, “Million Little Miracles” began playing on my playlist in the car. I was familiar with the lyrics and recognized the tune, but found myself lingering in the message…. “I’ve got some blessings I don’t deserve; I’ve got some scars but that’s how you learn, I’ve got miracles on miracles.”
Life had been frustrating lately. Difficult circumstances were staring our family in the face and the uncertainty of an outcome hovered over me. Isn’t that such a hard place to be? The course ahead of you requires action, but the feeling of certainty hasn’t arrived yet. We wait with anticipation for a peace, a strong feeling of solidity.
Perhaps it’s not an actual decision, but the answer to a prayer. This too, can cloud your mind with doubt and fear within your circumstance as you wait. No matter what the situation is, I think we can all agree it takes a conscious effort to change the trajectory of our thoughts when we are in a season of waiting or facing difficult times.
As the lyrics repeated the phrase, “I’ve got a million little miracles,” my mind began to consider a different angle. I stopped and thought about all I had to be thankful for within the circumstance and suddenly my emotions steadied themselves. I was able to recall so many blessings and moments that produced a sense of peace inside.
Every day poses an opportunity for thankfulness if we shift our focus towards it versus lingering in the unknown. A somewhat strange approach involves looking backwards to gain a different view and remind ourselves of what God has done.
I may not know the outcome of my concern, but I do know what God has done so far and when I recall His blessing of protection and wisdom, then I recall who He is and that refreshes my perspective.
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds,” Psalms 77:11,12.
