December 29, 2011

Thinkin' Out Loud...



"We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future. Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come."

These words jumped out at me this morning as I read this blog post.  Life has been so difficult the last couple of years - so much heartache and despair... such a dark time.  Yet I know - yes, I know deep down that the LORD has things well in hand.  Somehow all those dark times will work into something beautiful, something that glorifies the Holy One.

I know others going through similar circumstances have been helped by what we've gone through - even people we don't know.  I mean, look at the beautiful expression HERE.  I'm positive that some have been encouraged by those words.  Sure is hard to keep it all in perspective some days, though...

Enough of that - so, what does the future hold?  Where and how will we be able to serve?  I have no idea.  What I do know, though, is that there is a future coming.  Surely we wouldn't be left in limbo forever...

1 comment:

Liz Henderson (Hendel D'bu) said...

can we go to the beach now? I need some sunshine, for sure :-)

excellent post, my friend.

Viewing a Little of My World...

Attaining the rank of Jedi...

*Jedi respect each other, and all other life forms.

*Jedi must put the needs of the community
above the needs of individuals.

*A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.

*Jedi must always cooperate in battle or crisis.

*Jedi must not have wants; self-reliance must be shown.

*Jedi are forbidden from ruling others.

*A Jedi does not cling to the past.