We soldier on

Life on earth is such an unpredictable affair. Who can know if a day will bring great joy or devastating sorrow, reconciliation or dischord, hope or despair? It is these times when I do feel exactly as though a wave tossed about the sea that I am so thankful I can cling to a God who is steady and unchanging, faithful and true, unmoving and gracious. My emotions have run the gamut these last couple of weeks as I've struggled with a strained relationship in my life. The morning brought the golden warmth of sunlight through the clouds...restoration, peace, forgiveness, hope. This same day I heard the news of two unexpected deaths that have left some I love so much grieving deeply. My own raging emotions seem so petty in the light of what others must face. My heart is both heavy and light today. Trusting and bewildered. Always such balance and paradox.

But I praise the Lord. One day we shall see clearly. And He is so good to gather us under His wing when our hearts cry out in pain.