15 Days - Who Do You Stand For?...

After getting thoroughly involved with the Mission, I would spend pretty much all of my "free time" doing whatever was needed or wanted. I was constantly asked: Why? ...it was my joy.

It's easy to do things that bring you joy. I saw it as selfishly unselfish.

Due to circumstance and the regulations of the shelter I was working with, I was respectfully asked to limit my volunteering to the GED class. Saddened, I understood.

This opened up much time for other things to occupy my time.

I am one who believes all things work for good.

All I know is that life will always throw in the unexpected at times when we get comfortable, good or bad - thats my experience, at least.

To be truthful, this particular change really made me question everything I was even doing - if any of it was even worth it - if anything even mattered. To be honest, I don't have answers for those questions... But what I do have is choice.

When I am knocked down I can choose to sit and rest - I can choose to get back up and keep walking. Sometimes, it takes a bit of rest to muster the strength to stand strongly again, and I think that's okay. Standing weakly will only knock you down again.

Do not get discouraged.
Rest in night.
Stand strong in faith.
Walk in light.
Fight the good fight.