Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

"The Bigger Picture"

The past few weeks have been incredibly busy. I am not accustomed to being away from a desk, from not being able to read or write as much. If I am not working, life events take up a good portion of time, too. Like a wise man once said, "Life Ain't Always Beautiful" but it's the best I ever had. It's good to review that.

Only got one life, so live it well.

Another wise man also said, "If you live in harmony with nature, you will never be poor; if you live according to what others think, you will never be rich." (Seneca) Who said that in order to live well, we had to work ourselves to death? This can be a surprise to most, but it is possible for humans to be happy with very little.

Much more to say, but it's easier to put it in song. Enjoy!



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