I loved it when I saw it a few months ago in one of those
rarest of shops – a Christian bookstore. Mhairi took note and there I found it,
under the tree on Christmas morning with my name on it.
As I sat in the prayer window gazing at it this morning, I enjoyed
the light penetrating the narrow outline of the cross. For the joy set before
him, Jesus endured the cross.
I had awakened to a situation concerning Mom’s care, and
immediately gone downhill with the on-going nature of it, where I have to make
decisions from time to time about things which I know very little about. Not
earth-shattering, but challenging because of the great distance between us. Deep
sighs had escaped me when I’d read the email, but now, gazing at this reminder
of the cross, and having been boosted by a Scripture in my daily reading, I am
ok.
We are all called to take up our crosses. For the joy set
before us. The way is narrow, Jesus cautioned, but on the other side is the
vast expanse of light, pure and good and everlasting.
‘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.
He’s reminded me of a couple of folk I can reach out to for
advice. I see His hand in this, yet again, as I have to depend on Him and Him
alone. So grateful for his blessings. New every morning. Great is his
faithfulness.
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