Inside: Why I’m posting here this week even though it would have been easier to take a break. ~
I have gone back and forth about what to share here this week more times than I can count.
The problem, if you want to call it that, is that my mind is full. Packed to the brim with thoughts about the last month, which included my older daughter Lilly’s wedding in Northwest Arkansas, and the last year, which included my own recovery from a traumatic accident.
The wedding was wonderful in every way. And after many months of healing and rest, I’m finally starting to get some ideas about what to share from this season of my life that might be helpful to other people facing their own life-shifting challenges.
It’s All Good …
And I’m very thankful. But it’s a lot to ponder, even for a mental processor like me.
I’m also writing a couple of articles for my alma mater’s alumni magazine, working on some time-sensitive household projects that didn’t get done in the lead-up to the wedding, preparing for a weekend visit from Lilly and her new husband, and anticipating what I tenderly call Parental Remembrance Season.
In other words, if there were ever an occasion to skip a regular blog post, this might be it.
Except …
It’s the week before Easter.
I’ve often wondered what this last year would have been like if I didn’t have a relationship with Jesus and the hope of eternal life. Truly, my belief in a risen Savior who is good, sovereign and loving kept me grounded even when nothing else made sense.
To paraphrase the old Gaither song, the only reason we can face tomorrow is because He lives.
So here I am. My mind is full, but so is my heart. As Psalm 68:19 simply puts it, “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.”
Happy Easter, dear friend.
♥ Lois
This last year, my belief in a risen Savior who is good, sovereign and loving kept me grounded even when nothing else made sense. Share on XPhoto by Molly Flowers
P.S. I’m linking up this week with InstaEncouragements, Let’s Have Coffee and Grace & Truth.
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I agree–“my belief in a risen Savior who is good, sovereign and loving kept me grounded even when nothing else made sense.” It’s so good to rest on His character and love even when we don’t understand why He allows what He does.
Amen, Barbara! The phrase “trust and obey” came to mind as I read your comment. It’s a choice to believe, isn’t it?
Just reading this, but felt the same. With doing the highlights and trying to keep up, I hesitated too for an Easter one. Ended up doing it on Easter – when that tug keeps up, I know it means to write it or get no peace! ~ Rosie
I know just what you mean, Rosie! Here’s to always responding to that tug to write, even if it’s just a few words. 🙂
Happy Easter, too, friend! Amen. Isn’t it good news when we’re full-headed and full-hearted that the Lord knows everything and is with us in it? Praying for you in parental remembrance season on top of a very full few weeks!
Thanks so much, Bethany! Oh my, that is good news indeed. Casting our cares on Him is such a comfort, isn’t it, and even more so when we remember none of it takes Him by surprise.
What a year. But underneath every step of the way were the everlasting arms of our Savior and Friend, Jesus.
Keep processing, reflecting, and healing, dear one. You continue to show us how to do it well.
He is risen indeed!
Thanks so much, Linda. Yes, I have to say I’ve been “held” this past year like never before. Even when I didn’t fully realize it. Happy Easter, dear friend!
Amen! Having a Savior like Jesus just naturally makes us want to lift up His name whenever we get an opportunity!
I agree 100 percent, Jerralea! Happy Easter, my friend!
Yes, Easter is a good enough reason to crank out a blog post!
Blessings on your Holy Week!
Amen, Michele! And a very blessed Easter to you as well.