Finding Pasture: In the moment
an excerpt:
I don't recommend wallowing in pain. I don't allow myself to do so. If it gets too bad, I go for a walk, have a hot bath, take my vitamins, and get some sleep. But, sometimes, I honor myself and what I have lived through by acknowledging the scope of what I have lost and endured.
It hurts, yes, but it's nothing compared to what Jesus endured. If I open my soul to him, I sense him drawing near. "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death..." I know that valley. I've crossed it a few times. I know how dank and cold and dark it gets. There are things to fear in there, things you cannot identify but whose reality your soul knows, and wants to run from.
He is with us in those moments.
very powerful. very timely (as were everyone's supportive comments and emails. i am truly blessed...but don't stop praying!)
now, go read the rest. it (she) is a treasure.
No comments:
Post a Comment