Dear Friends in Christ -
Here's the quotable quote I'm pondering on this blustery Fall Saturday:
"Life will either make you better or bitter."
I've certainly observed the truth of that. I wonder, though, what makes the difference? If God's saving love and care are available for all of us, how is it that some of us seem to grow stronger and have enough hope to carry on, while others grow more depleated and defeated?
Some time ago, a priest friend of mine said, "You must always remember that people are doing the best they can." Hmmm. On the one hand, it makes sense that no one intentionally does a bad job of living. On the other hand, it's tragic that many folks can't manage to do more than make one questionable choice after another, and/or fall into one bad situation after another.
"Life isn't fair." I think every parent on the planet has probably said that to her/his children. And likely with a knowing note of resignation in their voice due to personal experience with unfairness.
But here's another truism that's just as important, though perhaps less often cited: "God is here." Helping, healing, holding. Always. Tapping into God's presence and power is sometimes challenging, but it's possible. Always. Sometimes connecting with God's presence and power takes only a fleeting prayer; other times it requires a long obedience in the same direction. Either way, connecting with God is often the difference between 'better' and 'bitter.'
Faithfully praying into 'better' -,
Janet+
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