Saturday, February 10, 2007

The Valleys on the Journey...




I have been through a bit of a low spot these past few months. It is not going to last forever, and certianly will not dominate my life. I have been feeling dispair when there has been more to hope in than dispair in, but the reality is what you choose, or allow to have the lead. I chose to dispair for a time... and now i fight to hope.

It is a real part of your journey as well, i am sure, that there are bumps along the way that take us off track. I know who leads my way, and how trustworthy His path is, I am assured of His presence, and feel it with me through all my days... even with that, there is a struggle to hope at times.

I have His Word hidden in my heart.... even now as I type, I easily recall verses that speak to my lonley or saddened heart. It is a gift to interact with the one who can hold my entire world in His hand. It is a treasure to know that He carries my concerns and my burdens with a tenderness I can trust. It is He who catches my tears, and wipes them away.

I am greatful that He also understands low points... that He too has suffered from being emotionally worn, and weak. He lived and experienced all the humanity, and still did it without sinning. I love that He knows me.

I am sure most people have struggled with something low at some point.
My goodness, I would expect we all have...
I am just so greatful that He holds my hand in the valley as well as the hilltop.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is soo much beauty found in the valleys sweetheart... when again we are on the mountain top and can survey the valley.

Cara B said...

mmmm... i know that is true...
thanks
i am looking forward to having that perspective.