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Marissa has been mobilized by the Army for deployment to Iraq and is scheduled to return July 2008. You may contact Marissa at marissa.pelky@us.army.mil


Waiting on the world to change...

March 16th, 2007 (159 views )

I don't normally like John Mayer, but I really like this song. It's got a nice beat and the music really flows well. I don't completely agree with his message, though.

Yes, the world needs to change. But can we afford to wait? I don't think so. I think we have to affect change. We have to make the effort instead of taking a passive stance and watching from an outsider's perspective. I'm not advocating that everybody run out and enlist, or change careers and join the public service. But we can all afford to tidy up our little corners of the world. We can work on strengthening our relationships and giving as much love as we're receiving. We can try not to get angry when someone cuts us off in traffic, or complain about things we can't control. We can try to bring a positive light to everything we touch, and be thankful for all that we've been given.

It probably won't result in world peace, but it will certainly make our immediate world a nicer place. So don't wait!!

Comments:

Comment from: Ben [Visitor] Email
Just now had the chance to read this blog. What an amazing person you are and a testament to what God can do.
It would be so easy to be bitter and angry, but I don't think that would make anything better. Ben and I talk alot about how we should pray and what we should pray for. I think you have given us an answer--we pray for God to work blessings into our lives and for the vision to recongize those blessings and opportunities. I could never figure out how God would heal some people who prayed for healing and not others. Then when I was really sick, God did not heal me in the traditional sense, but he gave me peace and the knowledge that tnings would be OK whatever happened, even death. I wasn't well or healthy yet, but I was at peace and that was the same thing to me. I don't know if that makes sense, but I think it is similar to your situation.

Anyway, you are still in our prayers and thoughts. We miss you.

Suzi
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Comment from: Kate [Visitor] Email · http://www.myspace.com/blanchefmme
I agree wholeheartedly with your exhortation to be a positive influence. You always are:)
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Comment from: Mom and Dad [Visitor] Email
I continue to be amazed by what you write and how your view of the world is so different from what mine was when I was your age. I was already in a safe career and married, not really concerned too much about the world at large. I did not face the moral and faith challenges you are dealing with, so I am not sure I could have your wonderful sense of perspective and positive approach. In many ways, we are alike, but as your mother, I can honestly say that I have trouble some days with what you are facing each day as you prepare for your deployment, and I especially wish that someone would solve the problem quickly so all of you could come home where you belong. I have decided that this will be my prayer.. to accept as best I can the situation you are facing and to be your "rock" when you need one. (and try to keep my Mom's Journal updated) Other than that, you know how much you are loved and treasured by your family!!!
All my love,
Mom
PermalinkPermalink 03/23/07 @ 04:49

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