LENTEN REFLECTIONS
One of my favorite quotes is by Ian Maclaren (pseudonym of Rev. John Watson, 1850-1907), a Scottish author and theologian. "Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." If we live long enough, we will most certainly face struggles and challenges.
None of us are protected from what we may learn to know as gifts.
Perhaps these trying times are meant to grow us in compassion, wisdom, a heightened awareness of this higher presence; and learning to lean on God, loving Him more deeply.
One scripture verse I go to often during these times begins with "Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10). It is for me, powerful, humbling and gives great security. In my frenzied activity it causes me to stop, LISTEN, trust, and acknowledge our ever-present and holy God, humbly asking for His help, remembering to thank Him for the gift of lessons to be learned.
Acknowledging God implies I understand who He is, allowing me to surrender to His plan.
Merikay Winter
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