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This morning, I had to meet a client at a Starbucks not too far from our house, about a 15 minute drive. If you know me, you know that being somewhere on time is not one of my strengths. It is also an area of my life where I want to kick my own ass when I find myself running late. again. for the millionth time. I have worked hard to get better at this and sometimes I have planned and scheduled my time in just the right manner and I (gasp) arrive at my destination with time to spare. Today was a day when I wasn't late, but I didn't allow myself any extra time to be where I was supposed to be. We had set a tentative time to meet, as she was meeting me after a doctor appointment and she wasn't exactly sure when that was going to be over. So, I left the baby at home with Josh (love those banker's hours!!) and started to drive to my destination, eating my breakfast in the car.
As I turned onto the main road out of our neighborhood, I said a little prayer to my man, Jesus. Something about needing to change and knowing that He is really the only way that I will be able to make such change. Being late, rushing, all seems to be in my pool of DNA, passed down generation to generation. My sister is the same way (and now she really gets it, now that she has a baby of her own!!) So, change like this is something that needs a little divine intervention.
About 30 seconds later, this song came on the radio, on a station that I rarely listen to, unless my husband has driven my car. I know that this was the Lord's way of telling me to chill out. Not to worry so much. That He has this. To relax and find joy in the every day.
The Middle- Jimmy Eat World
Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away
It just takes some time
Little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Hey, you know they're all the same
You know you're doing better on your own, so don't buy in
Live right now, yeah, just be yourself
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else
It just takes some time
Little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on
Just do your best, do everything you can
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say
It just takes some time
Little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Now, you maybe thinking, "really Elizabeth? You think that this song came on just for you?" Yes, yes I do!! No, it wasn't a spiritual song by any means, but I think that is how it works sometimes. It was exactly what I needed to hear, when I needed to hear it and in the way I would actually hear it. I will never hear this song again and not think of this one moment in time.
The best part? I got to Starbucks about 10 minutes before she did. Leaving me plenty of time to find a seat, get her purchase ready and to relax....
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