Poised at the brink of new beginnings, I’ve discovered that I either find a ladder to climb, or learn to fly.
– Simple Wisdom
While talking with an old friend the other day, I realized that I wasn’t the only one feeling the struggle of perspective. He shared a few of his troubles and then said, “When you are in the middle of the story it is hard to retain your perspective. Elijah complained of being alone but God showed him there were still some thousands in Israel who had not yet bowed their knee to Baal.” Do you ever find yourself kicking against life in general and then suddenly being reminded that the story is not finished?
The past few months have brought their fair share of pain, grief, and frustration. I realize that we all have hard times and that this too shall pass, but realizing that doesn’t make the everyday struggle any easier. Watching a best friend give up on God is immensely painful. Watching some of my family break apart as death has shocked them to the point of bitterness is so hard. It’s somewhat easy to sit around and ponder the present darkness.
But the story is not finished. The Author is still writing in many, many lives and I know His pen has much in store for me. Being woven into a story of Redemption has never promised beautiful days of happiness in which dark clouds feared to come. But He did promise that when the storms arrive, He’ll be there for the ride.
This year might be rocky. This year might be grand. No matter the circumstances, I really want to find a ladder to climb on, or learn to fly.