Today was the 1st day of school in our house. We have a 1st time high schooler, a middle schooler and an elementary student; just saying it is chaotic. I took 2 hours out of my day doing drop-offs and pick-ups. Not exactly something that a work-lover reflects on with satisfaction. At the end of the day, my high-schooler was a bit overwhelmed by the chaos of his first day in such a large school. The middle child was elated beyond measure to be reunited with her friends and the youngest was exhausted because the day was “soooo long.” All of those things; chaos, elation and exhaustion are magnified by the moment. They’re a bigger deal than they should be, simply because it’s the 1st day. All of them will be business as usual by next week.
In life, when we face a crisis, a disappointment, an opportunity, unfamiliar territory or some other significant moment, it’s important to recognize the context. Sometimes, things seem overwhelming in the moment but if we give ourselves even a few hours of perspective, they return to their actual size.
Psalm 33:20 says We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. Perhaps we were designed to be less anxious and more faith-full. God’s track record is good so let the moment breathe a little. It’s okay to let Him handle it; it’s not irresponsibility or naivety, it’s faith and good judgement.
