The Adjustment Bureau

Mike and I watched this movie a few nights ago. I would recommend it. It kept me on my toes and I thought it was a really good, unique story. Without spoiling it, there is this bureau that's main job is to make small adjustments in your life to "keep you on track". They help you live the best, most full-fulling life. I have a few thoughts about this....

First, my life has seen it's share of adjustments in the last year. From Mike's job offer, to finding out we were expecting, to moving 600 miles away from our awesome life, living with my parents, buying a house and having a baby... no wonder I feel a little nuts! :) Through all of these adjustments, both good and bad, I have had to make a choice. I could either sit by (life doesn't stop) and have a pity party for my situation or I could look at the adjustment as an opportunity for something better. I honestly have to say that I have lived out both reactions.

Motherhood is hard. People say that but you don't believe it until you are living it. It's also amazing, but some days you want to call in sick and you can't. You're it! (Esp. if you are breastfeeding- which we are) Life with a newborn is an adjustment. You can't just pick up and head out for hours at a time. Spontaneous trips anywhere seem like monumental tasks that just aren't worth it. The house (and dog) take a back burner to life and you feel lucky if you get some mascara on by 3pm. You also have this little human and you get to hold and kiss for hours. Every day they grow, become more alert, you find it hard to believe that you are contributing to this life. Your purpose grows bigger! It truly is the biggest adjustment but most rewarding one of my life.

The other thought I had about the movie was.... isn't it just like God? Without spoiling the ending, free will has power. Even with a little nudge, we can still decide which way we will go. But isn't God's plan of action for our life something that will only benefit us? He is so good. I am constantly reminded right now of that verse in Matthew where Jesus says, "if you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" God is constantly making adjustments in my life to challenge me, teach me, love me and prosper me. My prayer is that I remember to stay open to his adjustments and receive them with love and thankfulness instead of pity and bitterness.

Anyone else out there just go though an adjustment?