The picture above so perfectly fits and describes my story—uphill, downhill, round and round, exciting, and scary, bright spots and dark spots. My “joyful journey” has sometimes been an amazing thrill ride and sometimes just a big downward spiral! But, the emotional, mental, and physical struggles are all part of the story, and through it all, I see clear reflections of God’s amazing grace.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Why Not Move Along in Your Journey?

Just Move On

Do you dwell on disappointments while playing in the snow?
Do you fixate on the places to which you cannot go?
 
Do you see yourself forsaken when looking in the mirror?
Do you view your life from far away instead of drawing nearer?
 
Do you see your own reflection but don’t like what you see?
Do you rue what might have been if you hadn’t climbed that tree?
 
Do you wonder who you were before you fell so hard?
Do you always feel you're broken, but can't find any shard?
 
Do you fix your mind on sadness, and mostly feel just pain?
Do you grieve for all you’ve lost while walking in the rain?
 
Do you think you made a big mistake and wonder why you failed?
Would you want to live life over if your coffin wasn’t nailed?
 
Can you think of nothing better than to sleep away your gloom?
Do you wonder where you’re going, but feel locked inside a tomb?
 
If you could re-think your choices and start your life anew,
what changes would you choose to make before your life is through?
 
Why not put out all your effort to find the hidden key?
Why not leave the door wide open and set the captive free?
 
It’s time to start to live again and leave what’s bad behind,
for all that is required of you is just a change of mind.
 
So why not choose new happiness to face a brand new day?
Grab a new smile for your journey and move along your way.