The life we live is our story, ours alone. Many, including yours truly, have chosen to capture part or all of their story in a book. If you were attempting to put your story on the printed page, how would you characterize it: love story, adventure, drama, comedy, inspirational, or something else?
If you set out to write this book, what words would appear on its pages? Where would the material or words come from? What activities, relationships or experiences have you immersed yourself in that have a direct bearing on your story?
As the pages of your book begin to accumulate it becomes evident that the words need to be organized into chapters. How does one determine when one chapter ends and a new one begins? In my story, new chapters corresponded with changes of scenery and vocation, or new relationships and responsibilities. At other times a new chapter began when my life headed in a new direction. Directional life changes can be physical, emotional, or spiritual.
The further along I get in my story, the more I find myself putting emphasis on the spiritual chapters of my life. I worry less and less about searching for some new thing to experience and instead find myself turning to a blank page and engaging the Savior of my life to help me determine my direction.
My you find peace and contentment on the road you travel in life. May the words of your book be pages of substance and eternal value. May you find the meaning of life and experience abundant living.
These are the words of Jesus found in John 10:10, “My purpose is to give them [us] a rich and satisfying life.” NLT
I went for a walk on a spring day after a good rain. The route I chose featured a view of a number of ponds connected by waterways. The recent rains caused these ponds to swell, and likewise the waterways connecting them. My trek took me past a bridge I’d seen countless times before. Each time I’ve see it, I’ve always felt an invitation to cross it. I found myself wondering why.
Can one person act as a bridge for another? I believe they can. Consider the possibility that someone might be facing a particularly rough patch in their life. You, or I, could help them transition from where they are presently to a more desirable place on another shore. Perhaps you, or I, could support that person and help bear their burden as they cross.
As a kid growing up I remember my family putting puzzles together to help us pass the long winter months. We also did them for relaxation on summer vacations. You can image my excitement when I found a puzzle app for my Kindle. Recently, I downloaded a set of mystery puzzles; ones without a reference picture to guide the placement of the pieces.
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