Change is all around us, and Autumn is the perfect reminder.
I came across this on Pinterest the other day. The author is unknown.
"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." Amen to that!
These past eight months have been out of my control.
And as one who likes to take charge, you can imagine how hard it has been. I learned a long time ago the definition of release and how freeing it is.
The fantastic translation in the MSG reads as such:
Ecclesiastes 3:2a,4b,5b,6b
A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to lament and another to cheer,
A right time to embrace and another to part,
A right time to hold on and another to let go,
It has been a journey to reach this place of peace and certainty. I've chosen to embrace my Mom's legacy and the precious memories I hold dear. The time for lamenting has passed.
Another scripture from the translation MSG is phenomenal It reads:
"Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it?" ~ Isaiah 43:19
There is so much that life throws our way, with illness, heartache, loss, etc. However, I believe there is goodness and promise found in our hardships. There is healing, redemption, and forgiveness with the opportunity to forgive. There is beauty and miracles all around us. We must keep our eyes and hearts wide open, or we'll miss the wonders of metamorphosis that are taking place.
"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward."?
~ C.S. Lewis
"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
~ Hebrews 4:16
