My TRIPLE A's

There is a saying: "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans."

I think I've made God laugh many times until I've learned that life is according to his will, not mine.

There are things in life we have no control over and it is all up to God's doing. We do what we can and let God do what we can't.

When we are stuck in situations we have no control over, I like to refer to my TRIPLE A's:

1) ABSORB: Absorb means to take in. When something happens that is disappointing, heartbreaking, tragic, or traumatic, we tend to be in denial at first. Absorbing certain situations does not take overnight. It takes time to absorb. It takes time to realize. It takes time, period.

2) ACCEPT: To accept means to bear. After absorbing certain situations, we must willingly accept them because we know there is nothing else we can do. I know all I can do is pray for the strength to bear suffering. Christ accepted his will as he bore his cross and died for our sins. I know that bearing my daily cross will make me a stronger and wiser person.

3) ADJUST: Once we absorb and accept, we are now able to adjust, or adapt to change. Once time goes by we are able to move forward and look back on our past mistakes as valuable lessons in life. We are able to share with others our past experiences so that we can help others who may be going through the same situations. God calls us to support each other. Like Triple A, we can be each other's roadside assistance. :)


TRIPLE A's was something that just came to me not too long ago. God wanted me to share with you all. If you are going through a tough time, I hope this helped a little. Just hang in there. Trust in God that everything will be okay.

I have a sticker on my car that says, "Let Go and Let God." Once we are able to do this, only then will we be able to absorb, accept, and adjust. Only then, can we find peace in our hearts. Only then can we heal.

Praying for you,
Amy

Blessed Sacrament School Choir...

My students singing for the first time at the 11 AM mass with the adult choir: