Today I have decided to stop complaining. Complaining leads to hopelessness and depression. There is Hope. My hope is in God the giver of life. How we take for granted our lives and how precious our lives are. God loves us and our lives no matter how messed up we have made them. He loves us unconditionally.
So today, as I sit in tears, the Lord has planted the seeds of hope and not of sorrow. He has sown and watered and now in life's darkest moments....little buds of hope have sprung forth!
Hope doesn't mean that all is well
Hope is not letting go and giving up
Hope doesn't mean a happy ending
Hope is being happy despite the ending
Hope is not always getting your way
Hope is knowing the God will guide you in the Way
Hope doesn't mean that you will win the lottery
Hope means that you will survive despite not winning!!!
H=Having
O=Optimism and
P=Perseverance
E=Eventhough Life may be hard!!
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote:
Since Thou Hast Given Me This Good Hope, O God by Robert Louis Stevenson
SINCE thou hast given me this good hope, O God,
That while my footsteps tread the flowery sod
And the great woods embower me, and white dawn
And purple even sweetly lead me on
From day to day, and night to night, O God,
My life shall no wise miss the light of love;
But ever climbing, climb above
Man's one poor star, man's supine lands,
Into the azure steadfastness of death,
My life shall no wise lack the light of love,
My hands not lack the loving touch of hands;
But day by day, while yet I draw my breath,
And day by day, unto my last of years,
I shall be one that has a perfect friend.
Her heart shall taste my laughter and my tears,
And her kind eyes shall lead me to the end.
That while my footsteps tread the flowery sod
And the great woods embower me, and white dawn
And purple even sweetly lead me on
From day to day, and night to night, O God,
My life shall no wise miss the light of love;
But ever climbing, climb above
Man's one poor star, man's supine lands,
Into the azure steadfastness of death,
My life shall no wise lack the light of love,
My hands not lack the loving touch of hands;
But day by day, while yet I draw my breath,
And day by day, unto my last of years,
I shall be one that has a perfect friend.
Her heart shall taste my laughter and my tears,
And her kind eyes shall lead me to the end.
Life can be painful....and disappointing. "But, this too shall pass..." Just like the season come and go. Let's enjoy every single moment in life. When I look back at the regrets you may have what do you truly regret??
I think that I regret not lingering a little longer to look at a beautiful flower. Or the bug my little one has discovered especially the look of wonder in her eyes. Watch the "Life is Beautiful". Count your blessings. Write them down and hang them on the refrigerator. Then take a deep breath ask G-d for the peace that passes understanding. Thank Him. Hug yourself, your children , your pet (not necessarily in that order)!!! and Have a great day!
