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Stephanie Loomis's avatar

"Rejoice not over me, O my enemy;

when I fall, I shall rise;

when I sit in darkness,

the Lord will be a light to me." Micah 7:8

I think we need the darkness of winter to remember the source and delight of light.

S.E. Reid's avatar

Beautiful, Stephanie. Thank you.

Poetically Prose's avatar

I envy your faith. I struggle so hard with my own due to certain events and I’ve spent the last near-decade trying to reconcile it to no avail.

This was a refreshing read, it offered a glimpse of the type of uplifting perspective I lost so long ago.

Thank you for inspiring!

S.E. Reid's avatar

Whatever your journey is, friend, I'm glad you're here! Feel free to linger around here as long as you like. Believe me; you're not alone in doubts, questions, and anxieties. I'm sure there are others here who can relate, myself included.

Thank you for commenting!

Parker's avatar

I too can relate. May your path forward be a smooth one.

Bud Owen's avatar

Very reflective piece for this time of year.

S.E. Reid's avatar

Thank you, Bud!

Stephen Carter's avatar

We've likely all heard Israel Kamakawiw'ole sing his phenomenal songs (What a Wonderful World) of the sacred isles of Hawai'i. He rendered so well his near devotional love for these islands he felt were a prelude to Paradise. Kamalani too. You are finding your way. Belief truly is all. Believe it will work out & strangely an accommodation is very likely to occur.

https://youtu.be/2VqKzZgJl-8?si=gDE9du5jeELvSguV