Isolation is easy.
Hiding away from our feelings.
Day dreaming about better days.
Praying for the rain to stop.
And the sun to shine again.
But, truth be told it can not always be sunshiny days.
Without the rain there is not new growth and discovery.
Without the streams of doubt there is no exploration.
We can choose the safe life of hiding away or we can choose to stumble and fall in public.
Either way the way we choose to live speaks volumes about our faith.
Is our faith bold and brave?
Is our faith quiet and meek?
Do we believe in miracles?
Or are miracles for the perfect religious types?
What does grace mean to us?
Does it change the way we live or is it just a word we throw around to make us feel better?
Dance in the rain.
Jump in the puddles.
Laugh loud and proud.
Be bold and brave.
Be who God created you to be.
But, do not allow the world to banish the light that is shining through you.
Do not allow the world to make you cynical and hard of heart.
Keep fighting the good fight with prayer, perseverance and bold faith.
This life is too short to live it hidden away silencing yourself to keep quiet and hide the pain.
Share the pain.
Share the hurt.
Share grace.
Share love.
Share laughter.
Share the messes.
Share this life.
Because we only get one shot and that’s really not a lot.
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