My Life
My life has included:
Pain
Addiction
Resentment
Abortion
Loneliness
Divorce
Grief
Alcoholism
Cancer
Abuse
Rape
Death
Loss
Bitterness
Anger
Hate
Disappointment
Betrayal
Illness
Suffering.
Some of this was me, some was people I loved.
All of it was bad. All of it was ugly.
My life has also included:
Joy
Life
Forgiveness
Goodness
Love
Healing
Peace
Recovery
Friendship
Laughter
Beauty
Intimacy
Hope
Caring
Happiness
Trust
Faithfulness
Strength
Gentleness
Rebirth
Fun
Kindness
God.
These also happened to me and people I love.
These are all good.
I choose my life today.
With the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Because, in Christ, the Good always outweighs the bad and the ugly.
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Beauty from ashes.
Mary
I really enjoy reading your words. They have been very encouraging to me during this unwanted journey.
KathleenBDuncan
Thank you. It makes me happy that my words encourage others.
Elihu
This reminds me of the lists in Galatians 5 of the works of the flesh vs the fruit of the Spirit. His concluding statement: “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Great post Kathleen and great reminder to keep looking up!
KathleenBDuncan
In this life, somethings happen TO us. Other things we bring on ourselves by our own poor choices.
We can always choose to to get back in step with the Spirit. Even in the midst of ugly stuff, we can choose Christ.
Circumstances may not chance, but we will be changed. Conformed to the image of Christ.
Elihu
Amen!
patgarcia
Amen. Agree wholeheartedly.
Shalom,
Patricia @ EverythingMustChange
KathleenBDuncan
Shalom.