Penciled in...

It seemed strange.  While working on some music recently, I found it necessary to use a pencil.  It has been a long time since I placed such an old-fashioned, wooden instrument in my hand.  Yet at the moment, it was helpful to use something that wasn't permanent as I selected notations and chords.  Eventually, I was using the eraser part to make changes, as I suspected would happen.   I began thinking.  

While God is writing our story, we often make choices that need modified, too.  Sometimes, new beginnings are needed...and God lovingly erases the messes we make with His patience, forgiveness, mercy and grace.  

I am deeply grateful that my life has not been written in ink.  I am amazed that He loves me so much that He is willing to hold me, help me and heal me.  Though I am very imperfect, I am deeply moved that God allows new beginnings, erased mistakes and a fresh start on my journey. What a joy to know that although He forgives my mistakes, He still loves me...anyway.<3~thl