Acceptable Losses

A Portion of Psalm 119 (MSG): 
Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel.

Acceptable Loss:  how much one might lose should things not turn out in a way hoped for. 

Close to 10 years ago now I entered into a world of "Divorcee".  Not a kind word.  Not a word I ever expected would be titled to me.  In all honestly it is still a word I do not like.  I don't like it, but I've learned to accept it. 

In my 'world of divorce' I have seen God's power move in my life so great.  If divorce--my personal hardship---is what it took to bring me to the place I am now....well, so be it.  I take the title with grace, humility, and honor.  God has done so much for and through me via this journey.  I am blessed. 

But, I have had to come to terms--through much pain and anguish---with my losses.  I have had to focus on the acceptable losses, learn, and keep going.  Through the acceptable losses of life I have had to...

1. determine my desire
2. take small steps
3. learn from taking the small steps
4. build off that learning and took another step

What I'm trying to say is, I've had to ACT. LEARN. BUILD. and REPEAT.  

This process has helped me in other areas of my life too.  My friendships (a whole other post!). My employment.  Possessions.  And the list goes on.

Life...it has been a journey. 

For now it is the course HE has set for me.  And His Word has been my daily counsel.   Counsel of which I am most grateful.   

I CAN do hard things!

Philippians 4:6-7, 13 says, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength.       

When it comes to moving into the unknown, keep the course with steady steps.  Even as your heart pounds and your knees feel like jelly, just keep going.  While doing so, don't so much focus on unexpected returns, but rather, focus your attention on the Master and what He can do with your acceptable losses.