Does your family have a favorite go-to tv show, something that everyone can agree on?  In my house, we’ve gone through phases of “The West Wing,” “The X-Files”, and “The Office.”  We’re on a “Criminal Minds” kick now.  If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s a classic crime drama, following the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.  It’s actually pretty fun to watch with others, as we share our suspicions and piece together the evidence throughout each episode.  One unique feature of the show is that it begins and ends with a quote, as if each episode offers a profound life lesson.

I certainly enjoy good thought-provoking or inspiring quotes, but I find myself feeling like the story of each episode, the twists and turns along the way to solving the crime, is enough.  In life we can’t always summarize our day in one line or find some profound meaning in each moment.  I don’t mean to say that we shouldn’t be learning lessons every day or finding meaning in our lives.  We should.  But sometimes it’s enough to get through the day.  Sometimes it’s enough to have a pretty crummy day and simply feel sad or upset or frustrated.  Sometimes it’s enough to just feel what we feel for no particular reason.

I’m reminded of the Lord’s Prayer and the words “Give us this day our daily bread.”  When we pray this, we’re asking for just enough for today, without worry of tomorrow or thoughts of yesterday.  This day, this moment, is enough.  All we need is just enough to get us through.  It’s OK to pray for something to be just enough.

I invite you to pray for what might be just enough for you today.  It might be something like, “God, please help me to just get through this next hour.”  Whatever it is, whatever you’re feeling, whatever’s in front of you today, just know that it’s enough. 

Blessings & peace to you,
Jennifer, CPE Intern