In life it is easy to fall into the trap of bemoaning what has been taken away. Beware, it is a deep trap that leads to unhappiness, bitterness, and despair. Instead of focusing on what has been taken away, turn your energy to accepting what has been given to you. New opportunities filled with adventure to be explored, a new path suddenly revealed that holds untold treasure and insight, peace in a chaotic world, freedom to carve a new path.
One of my dear sisters draws this same conclusion: “Some folks might look at all you’ve been through since December and say they were dark days indeed. After all, no one would willingly choose that path. But God knew those days were ahead of you and He Himself has been the light in the darkness, and has worked mightily through your weakness so that ‘the grandeur and exceeding greatness of the power in our lives may be shown to be from Him and not from ourselves.’ (2 Corinthians 4:6-7) As I watch the way you let His glorious light shine through you, I am inspired to draw even closer to Christ.” (Thank you Edith.)
Our desire is that the light of JESUS shine brighter and brighter to encourage you to Go Light Your World wherever you are today. Live the life you are meant to live. It starts with being thankful for what you have been given.
“For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; the Lord my God illumines my darkness.” Psalm 18:28
Thank you for sharing on your blog. Walking in Jesus’ dust. Staying close to Him. Like the student with his rabbai. Thinking of you daily. John & Linda
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Thank you Bryan for all you have given US! Have a Blessed Day!
Blessings always travel on two-way streets. Thank you for blessing us too!