Off Center

Putting ourselves at the center of life is all too natural.  I find that often, when I'm frustrated, I've somehow put myself at the center again.  My emotions are dictated by circumstance out of my control or the actions of others.  I respond reactively instead of pro-actively, putting my desires at the center.

That isn't the goal though.  I think we've been created to, and find ourselves most happy when we live off-center lives.  At least as it pertains to ourselves.  I am not the center of my life.  Everytime I pretend to be, I should be frustrated.

Christ should always be center.  The more I can remember and practice this, the more I'll likely deal with negative circumstance or unfortunate decisions of others better.