Tonight I saw this and I quickly passed by it….
And I have come back to it a few times as I consider all it invites me to….
After all it starts with
Be joyful…
It is hard to feel joyful in the midst of grief, but I know that my life has not been robbed of all joy….
Keep on praying…
that feels like one that resonates close to my heart these days. I am spending a lot of time in prayer for my family who I dearly love…..
Always have hope…
I am thankful that I do not feel without hope, even in my sorrow. I have a favorite wall hanging that reminds me that Hope Anchors my soul…..
Do not be anxious….
well that one is tricky for me right now. I have more anxiety than likely ever before, but perhaps that is why I keep on praying…..
Have Courage….
Life takes courage, for so many of us in so many ways. I have another wall hanging that says, “Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes it is the quiet voices that says I will try again tomorrow.” I know the feeling of trying again and again and again….
“Trust the Lord”….
such a simple phrase….
such a huge invitation….
such a simple and complex decision….
Yes Lord, I want to trust you with my whole being…..
What else can I say than just nod ‘ yes’, it’s the only way to live. I just remembered what my friend Andy Kuyvenhoven says:”The Chrisitan’s life is not an easy one, but it’s the only life worth living.” Love to you! Aunt Marg