Life's Lighter Moments

Recently we bought this miniature golf set and we loved it. Monte is into golf and it certainly grew on him. It is helpful to have some hobbies and interest that help us to relax, enjoy and keep fit. They are life’s lighter moments to colour and enriched us.

Footprints in the Sand

We go through different seasons in our life. Sometimes everything seems to be smooth and easy. At other times, we go through times of trails and setbacks. Or even seasons of dryness and lack of spiritual fervour. The dark hours of our soul is likened to a person groping around in a pitch darkness. The Psalmist had his fair share of such experiences and when he related his turmoil and despair, we often identify with Him. Every step gets heavier and our minds and hearts are crowded with bleakness and hopelessness.

But the Lord never fails to come through for us even when we lack the strength and motivation to cry out to Him. He hears our silent cries and receives every teardrop. He understands our anguish and pain. He had been there. Our hearts find comfort and strength in God. The Lord will never leave us in a lurch, He will do everything He can to nurse us back to health because He loved us with an everlasting love. I will leave you with this powerful poem entitled Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson. The Lord reminds us that His mercy and grace is poured into our life lavishly to reveal His glory.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream--

I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord

and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,

one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that many times along the path of my life,

there was only one set of footprints.

I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest

and saddest times in my life.

This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,

you would walk with me all the way,

but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life

there is only one set of footprints.

"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,

you should leave me."

The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,

I love you and I would never, never leave you

during your times of trial and suffering.

"When you saw only one set of footprints,

it was then that I carried you."

- Mary Stevenson

Peace for Our Broken Pieces

As pilgrims on earth, we go through life shattering experiences at times.  Some of us have been through very tough times.  We persevere and hang on to the Lord tightly. The trials and difficulties in life can never pin us down;  they only make us stronger.  The sustaining power and grace of the Lord fill us with courage and hope in God. 

The Lord gives us peace for our broken pieces, the peace that passes understanding. Through our brokenness, the life and light of Jesus is released and His fragrance spreads far and wide.

He spurs us on to persevere in our journey with Him.  He speaks life and wholeness into our mortal beings. He restores and strengthens us from within. 

How precious and priceless is our Father's love. We press in to seek the face of God. This speaks of an intimacy that only those who have spent time seeking Him will understand. 

The pure grace of God draws us closer to our maker and sustainer. We cannot help but long for more of Him in our life.