I received an email from a family friend that contained a selection of inspirational thoughts that are more than apropos in these trying times. Some of them were corny or grin inducing, others had me co-signing in agreement out loud. Then there are the ones that were so on point it was scary.
“You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage her.” I like this but one of my issues is weight so I really wasn’t feeling the size reference.
I fancy myself as a humorous person so this one hit home: “When you get to your wit’s end, you find that God lives there.” Yep, this is worthy of me. However, given my story-line of late, I’m glad God is at my wit’s end. It could been really ugly.
“The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.” This is a necessary reminder as I muddle through the madness of my life.
Coping is a skill I really need to get a better grip on, so this one really resonated: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”I’ve being so busy dodging raindrops; this could be one of those signs that I need to embrace.
Now this one brought me to a complete stop: God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. I thought I deserved a smooth ride; especially since I’m a chronic good-deed doer. Although I could have managed without all of the drama and uncertainty of the past few years, I should take my own advice: if it doesn’t kill you it will make you stronger. A lot easier said than lived.
This next one is the one that I’ve missed for quite a while. “The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.” Exhale.
I chuckled to myself as I thought it was a neat coincidence to receive these messages. But I was wrong:
“Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.”
Please continue to pray for Haiti
C. Denise Johnson can be reached at cdenisejohnson@gmail.com
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