Even as the Blue Jays lost last night, they won. They won my heart. They won the real prize. And in life, my life even as I struggle with the what ifs, the pain, the almost, what could’ve been, God appears. God says your reward is not hardware. Your reward is your response. Even when I think I lose I win. Even as I struggle with the mounting disappointment of each new question, I’m reminded that I’m being tested. And I’m tired of being tested. But the test has a point. A purpose. Whom do I serve? God or my own pain? In losses I learn what a win never does. Why does the loss always teach me more? Why is it more valuable? I will tell you every team for the most part has been the loser, yet the victor for me.
Pain teaches me more that joy ever has. Because in pain, I learn what joy really is. Joy is not a victory. Sure it’s the desired outcome, but sometimes outcomes don’t teach us clarity and a peace that passes our need to know. Jesus is not giving me what I want. He is giving me what I need. Even if what I need is very unpleasant or unpalatable right now.
Merci Toronto for giving me joy and hope. Even in losing, you are my winner
Thanks for this the whole country is sad and this is uplifting.
ReplyDeleteWhen God is on our side, we are all winners. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGood message here Regine!
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful message. Thank you for sharing with us all.
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Betsy
I was very disappointed when my grandson's soccer team lost the regional finals. They are such a great group of boys and worked so hard. But so did the other team. And, although it was disappointing - the journey was so exciting and they have made lifelong friendships.
ReplyDeleteGood on ya' for a great outlook.
ReplyDeleteHappy you keep telling me what I need to hear. Thanks.
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