As we prepare our home for the market, we continue working on various projects. Though others remain, we are pleased to have several projects accomplished. One of the most recent projects was replacing our roof.
At twenty-one years old, the former roof was faded and worn. Fortunately, it had not presented problems but its appearance reminded us that it was time for a replacement. Once the new roof was on, we were amazed at the difference it made in appearance, function and even sound. Our home now looks fresh and new again.
I began thinking. As the old roof had become worn from continuous storms, rain, hail, ice, snow and sun exposure, our lives often become weary, weakened and worn from life's tumultous journey. We may remain functional. We may still serve our purpose. We may have escaped major problems...so far. Let's face it. This journey is indeed a gift. Yet storms inevitably arrive. We grow tired. We may weaken so gradually that we one day find our lives quite different than what we had intended. It may be time for renewal, refocus and reinforcement on every level.
When I feel my weakest, I realize I am depending far too much on myself and far too little on the One Who gives strength, hope, love and life. Ironically, my independence actually weakens me while my dependence on Him strengthens me. When I reach out to the One who holds me, loves me, forgives me and guides me, life seems safe, secure and surrounded with peace.
Now when storms arrive and winter's chill looms near, our new roof seems ready and able to withstand the challenges. What joy and assurance I find knowing that being in His loving arms brings precious hope and strength found nowhere else. May I wait for Him, trust in Him and never lose sight that He loves me...anyway.<3~thl
"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27: 13>14
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