In difficult times, I too struggle for answers of truth. Satan tries to feed me a lie that is easily bought into like, "Why in the world did I change my life completely for a children's home? Why did I throw caution to the wind and say that it was ok for my husband to take the job as the director and that it was alright to change my job too?" But when I listen, really listen, for what God is trying to tell me, I know the truth is that it really is okay. Because I know who is truth; it comforts me that He is my guide, today and forever. John 14:6 ...I am the way, truth and the life... Stepping out in faith to do what is right and take a stand for what is right is difficult to do. Faith and works go hand in hand!
Friday, April 12, 2013
value of truth
I have this song stuck in my head and I have hummed it over and over today. Maybe it is because of working with children and how many times today that they have had to admit to lying to me. Each time, I tried to explain to the child the value of truth even when it is difficult to admit for fear of punishment. When I look into their eyes, I see the hurt of being caught.
In difficult times, I too struggle for answers of truth. Satan tries to feed me a lie that is easily bought into like, "Why in the world did I change my life completely for a children's home? Why did I throw caution to the wind and say that it was ok for my husband to take the job as the director and that it was alright to change my job too?" But when I listen, really listen, for what God is trying to tell me, I know the truth is that it really is okay. Because I know who is truth; it comforts me that He is my guide, today and forever. John 14:6 ...I am the way, truth and the life... Stepping out in faith to do what is right and take a stand for what is right is difficult to do. Faith and works go hand in hand!
In difficult times, I too struggle for answers of truth. Satan tries to feed me a lie that is easily bought into like, "Why in the world did I change my life completely for a children's home? Why did I throw caution to the wind and say that it was ok for my husband to take the job as the director and that it was alright to change my job too?" But when I listen, really listen, for what God is trying to tell me, I know the truth is that it really is okay. Because I know who is truth; it comforts me that He is my guide, today and forever. John 14:6 ...I am the way, truth and the life... Stepping out in faith to do what is right and take a stand for what is right is difficult to do. Faith and works go hand in hand!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
fog
Life brings many surprises along the way. Sometimes they are good, bringing joy! While other times, they are not so good. Today as I drove to work in the early morning fog, I began to think about what the day would be like for me. I knew my work schedule and what had to be done and probably most of the people. But just like the fog that blankets and blocks the view, I couldn't see clearly what lie ahead. I remembered one of my favorite loved poems:
FOG
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
by Carl Sandburg
At the close of today, I reflect upon the surprises that I had encountered today and what lessons were learned or joys to keep as good memories. Lesson: If a student stands very still and is holding their stomach, just run for the trash can and stand back, way back. Joys to remember: Next time I see fog in the morning on the way to work, laugh and remember today and just how lucky I was to be standing back - a little!
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