Some rough storms came through last night feeding up from the gulf and connecting to a low pressure system blowing out of the northwest. Tornado fatalities in Arkansas. Prayers go out to those in bereavement and loss from this passing line of storms and time. Starting the year with nothing and some with even less due to the loss of a family member or friend. These are the circumstances that many face in life through this walk. Each day may open up something that we had never anticipated, in a moment the whole world around us has changed and we are challenged to face the new landscape before us. Wandering in our minds as lost orphans, our foundation as we knew it disappeared. So many trials and yet we must continue to walk through this incident for the promise of a clearer sky on the other side of the storm. The sun will rise again on another day if we are blessed with that option.
Where do we search for meaning in these trials and changes to our lives? Where do we find comfort and strength enough to wash away the pain? Few have answers and some know that just being present in silence with a friend speaks an enormity of words through our hearts. We each need to search within our hearts and the silence within - that still small voice of our Creator is there amidst the outer noise and chaos. He brings solace and peace, He settles the heart, He strengthens us when we are weak so that we are able to continue. Others need us too, so we cannot just disappear within our own troubles and sink into despair. The peace that transcends all understanding, may you find it in your heart and live there with God.
Loving and Blessed New Year to All,
~antbrother
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