Time to Forget

Ever have one of those days when you're tired of thinking wonderful and heroic thoughts, when life seems to drag just a bit, and you wonder if you're up the the challenge, the continual challenge of being true to yourself? During such times it is tempting to find a hideaway where we can mope and feel sorry for ourselves. That's because there are times when a safe spot becomes more desirable than a honest one. The storms of life batter and discourage, and its normal to wonder when will it all begin to fall into place, or if it ever will. As much as one glories in being a pilgrim, the pilgrim's life can get down right lonely at times.

I suppose we all go through the above emotions. Life isn't a planned, straight road for most of us. Going it alone can be difficult, even for those of us who are used to it.

Then it is good to hunker down in that soul-room of our heart and just let life be. Because if past experience teaches us anything, it is the truth that God takes care of his own in his own time and in his own way.

So hunker down and enjoy the simple things of life: the sun, the birds, the budding trees. There is a time to let go of bigger issues, and wait on God for strength, hope and courage. There is a time to forget. I think that time is now.