the valley
Life does not always end up as planned.... well,at least our plan. And, since we cannot see God's plan, we hang on, pray, and trust. Sounds all nice and pretty, doesn't it? Something to hang on the wall. Tie a big ribbon on it. Something found in a Bible store. Or a well meaning friend might say. But, when you are in the middle of life's mess, it's hard. Sometimes there is no relief in sight. Sometimes it is months of silent tears. Prayers with no answers yet. Day by day, you hang on knowing that God has got you through hard stuff before. Wondering why your prayers can't be answered now....today. We all have these valleys. This life is full of a lot of...well, crap. Miscarriage. Infertility. Abuse. Death. Job Loss. Divorce. Plus, so much more. This world that we live in is not easy. Hopefully there are many years in between the valleys. And lots of wonderful mem...