Every now and then something happens, or things happen that hit me with such a wave of emotion that I fall into a bit of writer's block. Nothing really seems that important to write about. Nothing can top what is distracting my brain. It feels wrong to be funny. It feels wrong to be trite, to discuss the weather, or grandchildren, or gardening as if these past days were just the usual run of the mill.
But at the same time, there has been so much splashing about everywhere like hard rain on cement that to keep it going feels like stripping tape off thin frail skin. Or to say anything about my thoughts on current events would be an echo of multiple thoughts and written words circulating that have been read by the masses.
Friction has been stirred up between many that I love and respect. Harsh words have been tossed about on a troubled sea. There is a cringe which occurs each morning when the news flashes across the screen. And ominous metaphorical skies darken our horizon as we mourn the loss of those we cannot believe were taken so quickly and senselessly.
There is a master writer who wrote each of us into existence and in the darkest of moments can bring me peace. I can offer this:
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
"Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." - Philippians 4:9
He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'" - Psalm 46:10
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles." - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you." - Psalm 39:7
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." - Hebrews 11:1,
Amen
