A new day

I know that some of you think my approach to this no ordinary life is strange to you. Why do I continue to push myself at my age? Why do I put myself "out there" by sharing my journey with friends and on this blog?

First, we have many examples of this in the Bible. I am not saying my babbling is Biblical in any way, but I write about a shared experience that every Child of God has ( or should have in some form or another). How would we understand about spiritual struggles without the writings of David or Paul for example?

Second, sharing these things is humbling. Those who know me understand that I am a very confident, self-reliant man (almost annoyingly so!). God is constantly reminding me that I need him for every breath and to see each new sunrise. The humbleness helps me empathize with others better than I used to. That is a good thing.

Third, the periods of deep struggle help you realize the people that are important to you and the people to whom you are important. Some "friends" view folks like me as unstable and not worthy of their support or friendship. What is up with that? Everyone has struggles. Everyone needs friends who will BE a friend and the friendship not be a one-way street. I finally saw some folks for who they really are during the last few weeks.

Lastly, the struggle is worth it when God realizes you can't handle any more and floods your heart with his love and your mind with his deliverance. Yesterday was one of those days. Deliverance from some struggles from the past few weeks and from the past few years! God had a special friend call me out of the blue. It was so unexpected and appreciated. God continued to teach during my drive down to Cincinnati last night, reinforcing the things he promised and giving me grace for more patience. It is days like this and all the subsequent days afterwards that make the struggle and the journey worth every step.

I am in Cincinnati this weekend. I had a nice dinner then saw the movie The Legend of the Guardians. I will review that on Monday. I plan to go to the Renaissance Festival today then see South Pacific tonight. I have had a few "opportunities" in the trip so far but will not let them bother me.

Sooooo, building on the things I wrote the past few days I leave you with: A life well-loved is best. That is what I do...