
Pastor Lisa
COUNT TO TEN
A meditation based upon Psalm 37
Some things spoil easily
like slimy lettuce in the fridge
This is among the things not worth fretting over
as are people who really piss you off
Don’t stew in your anger
The only harm from your anger is to you
Count to ten
Really
Waiting works, even just ten seconds of it
While you’re counting, consider the Divine
who is waiting for your patience to win the day
Imagine the Divine laughing at the very situation
that has you in knots
Imagine the Divine doubled over
with knee-slapping laughter
You could just join in
Because you know, deep down, that you are of the Divine
These are the things that will put a smile on your face
You are beloved by the Divine, forever
The Divine has planned a steady path for your life
and will give you a hand up when you trip
You will have wisdom,
and the right words to say in due time
if you will just wait for Divine time
Put this to the test and see if it’s not true
Those situations that have made you so mad
will seem different, somehow, after the waiting
Maybe they will even disappear,
like they had never happened in the first place
This will bring you to a safe place
when you are all wound up
This will bring you Divine peace