Fuming or Grooming

10/1/10

Well, this morning a friend of mine and I had to go to the DMV. Thinking we would be in and out in about 30-60 minutes no problem. As it turned out, we were there for more than 3 hours. Which was lame and unexpected. However, during that time I poured into some reading and studying (iphone saves the day). Some of the things I learned really challenged me and lifted me up. I don’t really want to go into those things here… But this principle I feel I took out of that time. When things don’t go according to plan or expectation, make the most of that time rather than fume about the disappointment. My friend I was with, partly because he didn’t have an iphone, kinda just sat there and was upset about the wait the whole time. At the end, what did he gain? But, by making the most of the curveball I wouldn’t have chosen, I came away with a richer understanding of my faith in the Gospel and of my faith.

This very small picture of a good principle challenges me in bigger and deeper ways. Life hasn’t always gone the way I would have chosen, and at times I subject to the temptation of fuming rather than “Grooming”.