Dec 27 2009
TRM Reading December 27, 2009
2009 has been a challenging year for many of us. Even if things have gone well on a personal level, the constant reports of hardships and difficulties in the world have made it hard to avoid feelings of fear at what might happen next, and rage at the injustices both big and small around us.
In the face of the world as we know it breaking down, there is opportunity. One of them is the chance to draw on faith as a pillar of strength to help navigate our uncertain times. For me, there have been many lessons related to faith this past year. Perhaps the biggest one has to do with building it.
It would have been nice if my faith magically grew in 2009. But no, as with most things of value, it needed to be earned through being tested. As I grappled with my own challenges, fear and worry became my companions. Instead of succumbing to their negative call, I was able to draw on the faith I had in God’s love and goodness to put them aside and move into the unknown with an inner strength. To my delight, whenever things looked dark, something unexpected happened to shine light into my life. Each time this happened, my faith grew, and I was able to relax more and more into knowing that I am in very good hands, even if I can’t see them.
As we move into 2010, may we be blessed with a growing faith in the goodness of life, our true selves, and the One who loves us all.
From your mouth to God’s ears