HopeFul Reflections

I write today because I must. Through every stage of my life I have faced difficulties and felt alone. However I was never truly alone. God was always watching me. And now he has blessed me so greatly that I am not even alone in prayer or when I am weeping. God’s love is so great and beyond my comprehension, and of this I am sure. As proud as I am and as large as my ego is, I cannot construct a love or conceive of goodness of such quality except through Him who allows me such ability. My hope is that I may be worthy of the tasks he has gifted me. I cannot give thanks enough for the blessings he has bestowed upon me. My life is lost without his direction. In my lowest moments I wondered if there was meaning to all the suffering. In suffering one begins to appreciate the good. In this appreciation it becomes clear this good is meaning. It is good because it is good and this must persist. All good stems from the Father and thus the greatest good I can engage in is sharing in his love. In expressing his love in my talents, in my interactions with others, in how I deal with my troubles, and in my works. How lucky am I that may reflect on his goodness and act in accordance with his will. Though my life is ephemeral I may act in ways that last longer than myself in acting with his grace. I pray that I may be strong enough, humble enough,  and wise enough for such duties. 

Prayer

For anyone going through a difficult time I will be praying for you. It is lonely and it often feels harder than you can bear, but please put your hands together in silence and pray. This will not immediately fix your problems, but it is the one time in the day for many people that you may be focused on the good in the world and experience clarity.

-JKG