THURSDAY THOUGHT 10/1/09

October 1, 2009 on 11:46 am | By | In Faith & Forgiveness | No Comments

Stroll in the Wilderness

 
I know I’m writing about tough times a lot these days.  Well, the desert’s where I am right now, but I’ve been in worse places.  Still, one might think that being a good (kind of), God-fearing (sort of) Christian boy (you bet), I should be immune from hardship, living under the super protection of my Super God, right?  Who says? 
 
In fact, one of my favorite sayings is: “Thinking that life will treat you well because you’re a good person is like thinking the bull will not charge because you’re a vegetarian” (source uncertain).  Life can be a bear sometimes.  However, I’ve always found (and, yes, I am a reluctant learner) that it was through the tough times that I grew, learned a thing or two, ultimately found the genuine “Right Stuff.” 
 
My point:  The good stuff, the right stuff — that’s all inside, God’s gift of grace (undeserved blessings) and faith and strength … not a free pass out of life’s challenges.  For those who are struggling, hang tough and just believe.  For those who know others who are struggling, that kind word of support and caring you offer can make the difference between a lonely and a wondrous day.  — jri
 
“The rain came down, the stream rose,
and the winds blew and beat against that
house; yet it did not fall, because it had
its foundation on the rock.”
        –    Jesus Christ
               (Matthew 8:25)
 
BTW: For those I have not informed, my brother and I saw problems with the organization of the planned trip to Swaziland next month, so we pulled the plug.  We learned yesterday that the entire trip had been scrubbed.  We’re thinking about a cruise instead.  
John Ingrisano
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October 1, 2009

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