Weeding

I haven't posted any of our summer activities which are long gone or any of the current woes of trying to find a place to live. Instead, today I am going to post what's on my mind and what I couldn't stop thinking about while I was weeding. I know that Jesus is the Christ. I know that there is a loving God who is aware of all our problems. I am so grateful I have this knowledge. With it, I see my problems differently. Not believing in God would make death and sin and hopeless situations unbearable. We all have problems. I am glad that to help lift the weight of my problems is my belief in God. I know this life is but a short moment. I know death is not a final parting. I know that new life is a miracle, a gift. I know that awful things happen everyday. That does not change my belief. We can be better everyday if we choose, regardless of what circumstances we are in. We can use the unexpected heartbreaks we face to help us be more compassionate. We can use unhealthy choices of others to help us learn patience. With God, all things are bearable. He lifts us when we are down. He strengthens us when we are weak. He lets miracles happen everyday. The world we live in is awe inspiring. There are no words to adequately describe its beauty. A new baby is even more perfect. I can't imagine anyone holding a new baby and declaring there is no God. Because, when you hold a new baby everything inside you says that only a God could send something so perfect, so pure, so beautiful, into your arms. I declare that there is a God, and he loves us. In fact he loves us so much, he lets us make our own choices. He lets us make mistakes. He lets us learn and grow. He gives us direction and help. He teaches us correct principles. I am glad I can tell my kids I know. Most things I can't declare I know, for whatever reason--not experiencing it, not knowing for sure, so many things change...etc. Not this. This doesn't change. And, I have experienced God's love and mercy. I know.