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Pushing shtuff uphill?

by on Apr.26, 2014, under Reflection

Often I feel like I’m pushing the proverbial manure uphill. It’s these times that I find I need to do a reality check. The tyranny of the urgent hides the blessings that are all around me. truck in sand

When was the last time I went without food, was forced to sleep without shelter, was worried that a bomb might fall on me in the night? I may well be burdened with too much to do, but as my mother rebuffs when I complain of not enough time in the day, “There is enough time in the day, God gave us 24 hours so obviously 24 hours is adequate for everything he wants you to do!” Good point mum.

Jesus said “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” When I am pushing poop uphill, I probably really am pushing crap, because I’m carrying the wrong burden. What a waste of energy. 

Often all I need is a pause, a moment to bring my thoughts captive and have my attitude adjusted and all of a sudden I can leave the crap by the way side and spend my energy on what is worthwhile. Not always easy, but always a relief.

Oh I soon pick up a bunch of other shtuff, but maybe I’m wisening up. Maybe one day I can ditch the dung altogether and especially give up trying to push it uphill.

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Unholy Roller

by on Apr.03, 2014, under Uncategorized

Did some work on a Rolls Royce Corniche the other day. Initially I was quite rapt and pleased to be working on such a prestigious machine. As I explored the clever (though stupidly over-engineered) braking system and lent over the $15K grill to set the ignition timing I could appreciate the reputation these cars have for quality and class. But after the the intrigue had worn off and I started to notice the leaking gearbox, dripping self levelling system, corroded hoses and a piece of blue tack stopping the window rattling it struck me that even the best things in this world turn to crap without constant maintenance.

Rolls V8

And that’s how things are. Without an input to maintain order and function everything deteriorates until it can no longer function. Rolls Royces, Kias, trees, animals, humans, stars, all wearing out. Isaiah says  “Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.” (51.6).

I look forward to a day when things stop dying and decay can no longer work. When everything  has greater than Rolls Royce prestige and quality and appearance will be what actually is. Until then, whether we are a grotty Rolls or a sparkling Deawoo we all face the physical decay and reality of a dying world. What does that lead us to?

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