A couple weeks ago, I had to opportunity to baptize my youngest child. Baptism is a special gift. It is a time to recognize that God has chosen us. Even when we can't fully comprehend this, we trust that God is working.
I believe it is so important to live our lives with God's call on our hearts. There are going to be plenty of moments when we don't understand the greater plan. There will be times of suffering, and we will all face situations where we will feel like complete failures. I would never wish any bad event on another person. It feels terrible when we have to pass through the dark valleys in life. However, I also don't want my own children to live their lives in bubble wrap. I want them to be able to explore and make mistakes. I don't want them to face great pain or difficulty, but that is also part of what makes us human. I don't think it would be a good thing to simply slide through life without facing any kind of adversity. My personal prayer would be for each person not to lose hope.
This world can feel pretty dark. It is possible to lose sight of the plan at any moment. However, even when we don't understand, God is present and walking with us. Today I am so thankful for this promise. As we celebrate Mother's Day weekend, I am also thankful for all the love that women have shown. Their love offers hope to the world. To me, it does not matter if you are a biological mother or not. We need all kinds of people sharing God's promise of hope in the world. Let's lift that up today!
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
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