I don't know why, but lately it seems like Life has been Up & Down...you know how one minute things seem fine and the next out of control crazy....I feel lately like I'm sitting on a teeter-totter...one minute I'm up and the next down...
I think I like being in the Up position of the teeter-totter the best...you know when things just fall into place....your clothes fit just right, good hair days are plentiful, your husband is truly Prince Charming, work is absolutely easy, fun & perfect, good health is in abundance....and you just know the Son is shinning on you!
But, if you go UP, you eventually have to come DOWN...or so the teeter-totter "rules" say....and, when you come down life sometimes has it's moments there too....the little elderly lady I had to buy the "cigarettes" for failed very quickly..and this morning left life on this earth, another good friend is struggling oh so hard to win the fight of Cancer, but at this point it appears the Cancer is going to win, my niece is sick, and no one knows with what, the rain is bringing the muck back......but, even in it all...I still know the Son is waiting for me to look up and see His brightness.
The more I think about it, the more life really is a teeter-totter....If I didn't take my turn at being "down" and experience things at that point, then, I truly wouldn't realize how great being "up" was....If I didn't stay "down" and just pushed right back up, I might miss things that make my life what it is...things that help me grow, things that make me stretch...and, in those moments when I get to just stop in the middle for awhile...to rest, rejuvenate, & look up, then I clearly see I am NEVER alone. And, I am ever so grateful that I have a Savior that LOVES me enough to balance my teeter-totter in the middle sometimes...to always push me up when I've been down to long...and to share my extreme joy when I'm up. God is good & faithful....and truly the one I want as my teeter-tottering partner! From my heart to yours....Sweet blessings!
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excellent point! you are right,life is so full of ups and downs and we can't learn from one without the other. thanks for such insightful words tonight. i really needed it! so sorry to hear of your elderly friends passing and your friend and the fight against cancer... i don't know what to say. i will keep you and your neice in my thoughts and prayers. your the best. see you in the morning.
AMEN. Couldn't have said it better myself.
The best part - God knows our steps before we do & as we follow Him, He'll make sure that we have all the tools we need to make it through every valley and every peek.
Sending you love today & smiles :)
I'm sending you big hugs!!!! Big prayers for your niece..
I've been riding a teeter totter as well! Thanks for the inspiration...
Whew! I read it three times to make sure I was only part of the "Up Totter"
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Mr Tammy
Well said my friend!
Have a great day!!!
Thanks for the words of wisdom! You are so right,.....I am so glad we have such a wonderful Lord that takes care during the ups and the downs!
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