We can't insulate ourselves very long from the hurt, pain, and brokenness in this world can we? We may be able to forget for a season, a week, a moment, and then we are suddenly reminded of our vulnerability and the fragility of life. All it takes is an unexpected accident, dreaded diagnosis, a job loss, or a horrific news alert and we are forced to face the reality that this world offers us no guarantees of peace, safety or provision.
A few years ago I took an unexpected tumble down some stairs at a public park. There were no broken bones but I was a bit cut up and bruised. Worse than the outward scars was the inner realization that I was no longer young and invincible. I felt fragile and vulnerable.
Three weeks ago I had one of the biggest scares of my life when our second born daughter was hit by a pickup truck while she was out jogging. Facing the fragility and vulnerability of my child was even harder than facing my own.
This week we all faced, once again, the horrific news of another school shooting. Over the past several months our nation has been rocked by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, mudslides, turmoil, strife, and even possible nuclear threat. We can't help but realize that even our nation is not invincible.
The way I see it, there are three possible ways to cope with the reality of our vulnerability. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, February 18th, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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I am so thankful that as a Christian, I know about God and his Love. I can Trust in him. I pray for those that aren't comforted at this time by his words and holy spirit. True, be the light and stay positive. :)
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Peabea, I can't imagine life without knowing God.
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