I've probably heard this before, but facing temptation with a posture of victory instead of fear is a fundamental lesson the Christian is bound to learn over and over again. We are bound to win as we are bound to Jesus: Get used to it.
I've really looked forward to this Monday. (Is that sentence even legal?) Of course, I'm still on vacation, but it's a new kind of vacation. As Dr Leo Marvin (What about Bob?) would put it, I'm on a vacation from my problems. I will leave my problems by dealing with them head on. I made a list in the order I intended to face them until I couldn't think of any more. I've discovered that I am quite blessed because many of them are mere shadows on the wall that are only scary when I'm not really looking at them and the imagination fills in all sorts of scary details that have little to do with reality and everything to do with paranoia and cowardice. "The fool says, 'there is a lion in the streets!'"– a proverb.
Today is about going down the list, and not thinking too much.
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I believe a hallmark characteristic of ADD is a lack of something called "executive function," which is the ability perceive a goal and the step by step path it will take to get there as a whole in one. People who lack executive function may see the goal but are freaked out by it because they don't automatically see the "baby steps" (in keeping with the wisdom of Dr. Leo) that go along with it. It's overwhelming and even frightening.
ReplyDeleteNathan has an abundance of executive function, I have almost none. For example, if I want crackers, my plan is: go get crackers from the pantry and eat them. Nathan's plan is: open door, get crackers, close door, get out crackers, eat, close up box, clean up crumbs, put back in pantry and close the door. When he is done, it is as if it had never happened. When I am done, the pantry door is open and an open box of crackers is left on the counter. This automatic to Nathan but I have learned to be more like him in this. It's an uphill battle but I've gotten a lot better. Anyway, ramble, ramble, ramble.
We certainly share each other's burdens. Thanks sis!
ReplyDeleteToday is about Win. Good job.
ReplyDelete"I've really looked forward to this Monday. (Is that sentence even legal?) "
ReplyDeleteYou sir, are under arrest.
Amy this comment was perhaps the single msot improtant thing I've every read about the ADD mind. I have no executive function. I have been vaguely aware of that problem since I was small but neer knew how to express or evaluate it. It's like being deaf and trying to figure out that music exists. If only I had know years ago maybe I could ahve begun work addressing it. Well no better time to start than now.
You may not have "executive function" but you do have something that is far more precious . . . the mind of Christ! As one of your biggest fans, my prayer for you is that you enter this gift of a new day with Jesus leading the way as your "executive function." How Jesus would approach getting a cracker out of the cupboard I don't know, but I do know that He cares about those details and will bless you as you rely on Him for all that you need. (ALL to His Glory!) P.S.- I'm so grateful for my kids!
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