Making A Different Kind of Adjustment By Majorie Harvey

Life is an incredible teacher. It’s highs, lows, pleasant surprises and challenging obstacles all make us uniquely different in our own way. Similar to the rigorous process diamonds undergo to become fit for beautiful display, as individuals, the brilliance of our character is often revealed through paralleled circumstances.
My husband and I have had our fair share of life lessons …together and individually. But interestingly enough, on our journey we have made an interesting discovery:  as humans, we are totally more prepared to accept and adjust to life’s obstacles rather than it’s rewards.

There is an intrinsic survivor instinct we all have that kicks into gear when times get rough. Most of us, regardless of our religious standing, have been taught to apply our faith when trials arise. However, what is equally as important is the need to apply the very same principles when unimagined success and opportunities arise. Can you make room in your life for miracles? I truly believe God wants to bless us far more than He ever wants to see the contrary.
Think about it, most loving parents only want what’s best for their children. I know I do.  I believed it is our deepest desire. But if you are a parent, than you know all too well how frequently children insist upon their own way and methods. As divine children/adults we are no different. We often resist the opportunity to enjoy what is best for us because of the conformance required. We often seek what is convenient, preferring comfort, or insisting on our own way (sometimes to our own misfortune or demise).
If you live long enough and take note of people’s behavior, surprisingly you will see many are just as afraid of success as they are of failure. Perhaps even more so. Success carries with it great responsibility.  Successful people also have to display a greater sense of commitment, in life as well because there can be so many options and opportunities. What’s more similar to adversity, any significant victory requires faith, perseverance, and personal growth. Winning imposes on us a demand to stretch ourselves and most importantly, to make whatever adjustments necessary to accommodate the reality of the blessing, miracle, or gift.
I would encourage you as I often do, to prepare for life’s pleasant surprises. Make the most of them when they come to fruition, because they inevitably will. Most of all, never shrink away from them, even when you feel you are most undeserving, but instead rise to their beckoning call and challenge. Have courage and make a different kind of adjustment.