FRIDAY THOUGHT 10/9/09

October 9, 2009 on 12:01 pm | By | In Faith & Forgiveness | No Comments

 

All Things Are Possible
 
I witnessed a miracle recently, as I joined a handful of others to celebrate the one-year, clean-and-sober anniversary of a person I cherish.  A year ago, this person was on track for an early grave, but today is joyful, borderline happy, glad to be alive.  That transformation was and continues to be a pure miracle, a daily celebration of hope.
 
This person’s demons didn’t have Halloween horns and cute, barbed tails.  As is the case with all of us, or so it seems to me, our demons are our weaknesses, our unhealthy, destructive desires and flaws, whether an uncontrollable desire for alcohol or a simple failure to reach out in love to one another.  I guess that’s why we confess our sins and ask for mercy and forgiveness on a daily basis.  None of us is perfect.
 
My point:  It seems to me that (A) we are all flawed, clay-footed creatures, prone to be disappointed with ourselves over our failures; and (B) all things are possible — no, not through sheer willpower and determination, but through God’s transforming love and mercy.  God bless, and I invite you to joyfully celebrate the wealth of blessings that surround you this day. — jri
 
“Listen to my cry,
    for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
    for they are too strong for me.
Set me free from my prison,
    that I may praise your name.”
        –    King David
               (Psalm 142:6-7)

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