Many of us have learned to hide our real emotions much of the time. We go through life like sleepwalkers, or hiding, terrified that someone will find us out for the frauds that we are. But every now and then we let ourselves flood out - be it through raucous laughter, a deep sorrow etched in our faces or indescribable pain escaping through tears ... I love laughing. But this week I've tasted extreme anger and frustration. I've also cried ...
Yesterday I read Matthew 5 vs 1-12 again and shared the scripture with one of my classes. What amazing reality in the truth that Jesus shares - that our lives will not necessarily be easy, in fact, we can expect hardship, trouble and sorrow. But with hearts soft and pure in His hands, thirsting after more of Him, and trusting in His goodness and undefinable love we truly live - no matter our circumstances. And not for the here and now but with our earthly eyes fixed on eternity!
Today I laughed again. A lot. At stories from the Midgley boys, while joking with three ladies who teach at the school, and with the kids in my little lane. But then, walking through my neighbourhood in the early evening I snapped a pic of this young girl. I don't know anything about her, but her face sure tells a story. I only pray that one day she will taste the same love, hope and life that I enjoy ...
What better place to turn in our frustration but to the Scriptures? Thank you for passing on the encouragement! ...so glad laughter found you once again.
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