God is working. Yesterday I received some snail mail. Two friends spoke life into me at the right time I’m not going to share exactly what was said, but my soul smiled. Truly smiled. As if they got me. They may never walk in my shoes, but they had true empathy. As I was rereading their words like a true balm, a salve, I heard a song I’d never heard, and I started to grasp life.
In 12 to 13 years here, I’m starting to process some thoughts. I may never be renowned, known, famous or rich. I’ve not gotten the fairy tale yet, because some lessons don’t come easy. Billy Graham once said mountaintops are for views, but fruit is grown in the valley. I’m hoping fruit can be grown in me, so I can bear it.
Maybe my dreams are still that, is that my job right now is to be in uncomfortable places. Growth happens outside of comfort zones. My life was never going to be easy, but a hard slog. When being strong is the only way, you learn to adapt. Silver spoons were never my lot. In the long run, I’m seeing that may be the biggest blessing.
I’m learning to live with the cards dealt my way. Wholly and fully. If it seems likes I’m sad, I’m sorry. I’m learning to live in a reality that isn’t manufactured to fit a crafted story I want the world to believe. If you need to do that, no judgement. Reality isn’t pretty. It just is.
Song of the day. Ben Rector The Richest Man in the World
Love yourself and one another
Sounds like a great plan!
ReplyDeleteYou're right -- reality isn't pretty and we all know that but sometimes it slaps us. And we just learn to let go and go with the flow. Which is a lot easier said than done!
ReplyDeleteWise words
ReplyDeleteJesus never told us life would be easy, but that He would come alongside us in all circumstances. Blessings, Regine!
ReplyDeleteYour wise words tell the truth.
ReplyDeleteI love that your friends blessed you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got mail that made you feel better.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is hard to hear what our true friends have to say to us, but if they are our true friends, they speak the truth and they speak it with love and kindness in order to help us get through the rough patches of life. I am glad to know you have such good friends. They are worth their weight in gold! Be very thankful indeed. God is blessing you in ways you may not always recognize at first. That's how it is in life. We may not understand what we are going through at the time, or that it could ever be for our good. But in time, we see what God sees, and we are able to give Him thanks, even for the hard things. (((hugs))) and many prayers and love to you today.
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who only know you through your blog, you are a most impressive person tackling the many challenges that come your way. You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou've shared some very wise words with us today. I hope I remember them in the times ahead when I need them too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Regine, you are an inspiration and your honesty is refreshing to my weary soul. I have found that I listen and hear truth from those who have walked a hard road than those who seem to have no heartaches! God uses the "broken" to help the "broken." You are a treasure to your Heavenly Father. Love, Kathy
ReplyDeleteSo happy that God worked through your friends to touch your heart. You are a blessing to us here, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat's what friends are for. You are blessed and you bring blessings to my life.
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