Acceptance is the key

Another Great Morning in the Black Hills
I had the day off yesterday and I had lots of plans for the day....isn't funny how our plans can be altered by a slight occurance. They say if you want God to laugh, tell him your plans. Needless to say the day didn't turn out as planned. In the past I would have been thrown into a fit, but I have learned that if I just roll with the punches things will turn out as they should. It is out of my control and there is not a thing I can do about it. The only real control I have is how I respond to those changes and my attitude towards that situation. I can choose to let it upset me or I can just accept it as being the way it is. There is a passage I like to read that puts it into perspective for me: "And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation --some fact of my life -- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake. .... unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes." So when I accepted what was going on in my life yesterday I ended up having a nice peaceful day. I ended up being useful to others around me and was most importantly useful to God.
Even though my day was interupted by a friend with a problem I was able to help out and hopefully make a difference. I got most of my work done and was still able to go for a motorcycle ride. I could have been selfish and told them I was too busy, but God will make the time if I allow Him to be in control. I have to remember that my plans are just my plans, but God's plan is what I need to follow if I am to have a peaceful and fullfilling life. His plan will be revealed to me if I can keep an open mind and an open heart. Life is a journey, not a destination and I look forward as the adventure continues. You all have a wonderful day!
Steve (Soul Patch)