Lighthouse on Tybee Island, Georgia 2008 |
The longer I live, the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and the wonder of the world.
Someone recently said that it's easy for people to be happy when they live in a nice house, work at a great job, and have good health. That is true. But when you're about to lose your house, recently lost your job, and your health is failing...brother, that is where the rubber meets the road. Do you know someone who is going through rough times, and they still have their joy? They are such an inspiration to me. They must have a reason for their joy when they're going through troubled waters.
I've been through troubled waters in my own life...two failed marriages...my mother's illnesses (heart and Multiple Sclerosis; she died at the young age of 66)...my father being diagnosed with Parkins Decease...to name a few. In those darkest hours I had to make a choice to keep my joy.
~ Now, many years later, when I am blessed, I want people to know...not to brag, but to testify of the faithfulness of the Lord in my life. When I saw no hope, He gave me hope. Now my greatest joy comes when I can encourage those around me to keep on trusting when everything around looks hopeless. There is a Light at the end of the tunnel. Better yet...that Light is going through the tunnel with you. Let God be your Lighthouse. He will guide you safely to shore.
~ Now, many years later, when I am blessed, I want people to know...not to brag, but to testify of the faithfulness of the Lord in my life. When I saw no hope, He gave me hope. Now my greatest joy comes when I can encourage those around me to keep on trusting when everything around looks hopeless. There is a Light at the end of the tunnel. Better yet...that Light is going through the tunnel with you. Let God be your Lighthouse. He will guide you safely to shore.
Make God's glory resound; echo His praises from coast to coast.
Isaiah 42:10 The Message
Yes! I love this!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to have a JOY
that circumstances can't crush.
There is so much beauty
so much awe
...being grateful changes our
perspective.
There is never a shortage of
grace to be grateful for!
Love that you celebrate that:)
-Jennifer
There is always something to celebrate every day, if we look for it. I start the morning by saying, "Thank you, Lord for another day. I'm still here, so you must have something for me to do." And with that, I am thankful for another day.
ReplyDeleteGreat words! Your thankfulness is evident to those around you :)
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