Grievous Losses

Yesterday, blue skies, cooler air, and sunshine reigned after days of oppressive grayness. Everywhere I looked, I saw refreshment, and order.

Not so, for Floridians or Carolinians.

Not so for dear ones battling diseases, losses, and personal demons.

The book of Proverbs has been better than a GPS, guiding to higher ground in uncertain times. See Proverbs 30, paraphrased by Eugene Peterson in The Message:

The believer replied [to the skeptic], “Every promise of God proves true;
    He protects everyone who runs to him for help.
So don’t second-guess him;
    He might take you to task and show up your lies.”

Reading this book again, I have put my name in place of My Son. I hope I pay better attention, because being old doesn’t mean I understand how things work.  And second-guessing God gets me nowhere.

God seems awfully far away until you believe in the Incarnation ~ Toni Wright

Grateful and grieving, just for today I know:

  1. Breathing space is a rare jewel making simple blessings priceless.
  2. Human beings who help each other are more impressive than royalty.
  3. Friends who are faithful in prayer are treasures.
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