So many circumstances can bring
us to a moment like this. Recently I
found myself leaning toward that lie. I
experienced loss causing grief, physical issues limiting life, hurt from
unexpected rejection, and shock and disillusionment when a battle won over
illness in a family member that had given us two years of restoration and
victory came crashing back. I hesitate
to be this revealing in my writing as often readers respond with sympathy or
empathy rather than understanding my point.
You see I don’t consider my experiences to be so unique. Most everyone I know has a similar list
though the details are widely varied.
Whatever it is that challenges us to the brink of losing hope is not the
issue- it is what we do when we find ourselves there.
It is the children in my life
that have shown me the way out. Imagine
possibilities. Look around me and
discover new things in life- new options!
Touch those around me and let them touch me. Test the options and embrace those that
work. Receive the applause others give
when I advance into the world I imagined. Rejoice in the fact that I am a
child- God’s child. I shall sing today
the 3rd verse of “This is My Father’s World”….
This is my Father's world.
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!
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