Saturday, August 20, 2005
IN THE VALLEY ALONE
IN THE VALLEY ALONE
By Sally I. Kennedy
Aug 20, 2005
I will not leave you as orphans but will come to you..... John 14:18
Let's face it. There are times, when we walk through situations and
seasons in our lives, when we are lonely. We even feel very much alone.
No one is exempt. It's just part of life.
In these past few weeks I have been walking through one of these
valleys. At times, loneliness has quietly crept up and unexpectedly
pounced on me. Sometimes seemingly from out of nowhere, sort of like
being hit with a wave.
Even though I have felt lonely, I haven't been in this valley alone.
Far from it. Many, many relatives and friends, some I don't even know,
have consoled, comforted, supported, and greatly loved me during this
time. Countless kindnesses, prayers, and blessings. Yet some things we
hold close, in our hearts, and they belong to no man except us.
I would rather be on a mountain top experiece. I love those seasons.
Yet I've learned most of life is lived somewhere in- between. And I've
learned it's all good. And, it's all a gift.
All the years my dad lived alone, after mom died, I would often say to
him, "I don't like you being alone on Sundays (or a holiday, or
birthday)" and he would always say, "I'm not alone! Jesus is right here
with me." He said it so often, that the reality of that finally began
to sink in. In every way, Jesus was his companion, there at the house,
right there with him.
As I've thought about this, the beautiful beloved 23rd Psalm came to
mind, where David says,
Even though I walk through the valley .......You are with me.
We all have been, or will be, in a valley season during our life
journey. It is beautiful beyond belief, and peaceful beyond our finite
mind's comprehension, to know and sense the truth of the words in the
Bible, that bring comfort and healing.
In the valley I may feel lonely, but am I alone? Not really; JESUS is
with me. He's right here with me.
Sally I. Kennedy Author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" (Creation
House Press) and "Words from the Heart" http://www.sallyikennedy.com
sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net
PRAYER
Lord I want to follow you as your disciple and to love you
wholeheartedly with all that I have. Fill my heart with faith, hope,
and love that I may always find peace and joy in your presence.
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