Heaviness

We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.

~ Kenji Miyazawa

I would be lying if I sat here and shared that all was well and life was just peachy. In my own personal world, life is fine. I have found myself in a bit of a down atmosphere, which is affecting my spirit in many ways. However, there have been continuous words providing lessons to the experiences...

This week a high school senior in our division committed suicide. On the same day, one of our beloved colleagues in the systems lost her battle to cancer. I arrive home today to have messages from my best friend's mom; his boss, a CEO for Freddie Mac had committed suicide...What on earth? (I don't mean to play on the pun with this being Earth Day.)

I am swamped this week more than normal with assignments that need to be taken care of...Yet, nothing seems all that important. I pressed my way out to Bible Study this evening, and many blessings came from it.

God's given me three major messages regarding the issues in my life right now. I'll share them in the hopes that comfort may be brought to you as well with whatever may be going on in your life...

For the Lord doew not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love. For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow. (Lamentations 3:31-33)

There is no opportunity without opposition. There is no "open door" before us without there being mand adversaries to obstruct our entering.

Are You Robbing God? You shall not steal (Exodus 20:15). We're all selfish to some degree. But don't let that keep you from striving to give yourself to others and to the Lord.

Grace, Mercy & Peace be unto you.