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6 Restless Thoughts

A brief glimpse at what is going on in my head.

1.       I wonder if my kids will find music that impacts them the way music has impacted me. Artists like Andrew Peterson, Rich Mullins, Needtobreathe, the Allman Brothers Band, Boston and Jars of Clay have had a hand in shaping not only my love for music, but also the way I see the world. I hope my boys find similar inspiration someday.

2.       I wonder if there a people who are at a place in their lives where I am simple unable to help, to direct them toward peace and hope. Can there be a relational battle not worth fighting? How long do you continue to invest time and emotional energy into trying to draw someone into the light who simply prefers darkness?

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3.       I wonder if I will ever write a book, and if so, about what. Lots of ideas floating around in this head, but I’m just not disciplined enough right now to pull it off.  Sometimes finishing a blog post stretches my capacity for focus…squirrel!

4.       I wonder if I am really a good husband, or if my wife just feels sorry for me. I know she loves me, but sometimes I feel the mangy stray at the pound that just got lucky when an amazing person walked in and rescued him.

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5.       I wonder what would happen if I gave up coffee. I’m a little terrified to find out. Now that I think about it, it would be selfish in a way for me to quit – there are coffee shop owners who count on me to provide an income for them.

6.       I wonder how long God will wait. I believe one day He is going to make everything right. He will put an end to hopelessness. No more starving children, no more orphanages, no addictions, no people waking up every morning struggling, and often failing, to find a reason to put feet to the floor. That’s going to be a good day. How long?

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