Something that rang true to my heart as I sat underneath the trees today reading.
If God is found in our hard times, then all of life, no matter how apparently insignificant or difficult, can open us to God’s work among us. To be grateful does not mean repressing our remembered hurts. But as we come to God with our hurts –honestly, not superficially– something life changing can begin slowly to happen. We discover how God is the One who invites us to healing. We realize that any dance of celebration must weave both the sorrows and the blessings into a joyful step. ~ Henri J.M. Nouwen
This is lovely. And just what I needed today. (I’m so far behind on my blog reading, as you can see.)
Nouwen was a beautiful human being–so often his words bring solace or hope or whatever it is I need.
Thank you!
Left by gartenfische on June 10th, 2008