I am on Day 3 of my study of "The Book of Ruth: Loss, Love and Legacy" and I am LOVING it. So far, it's very applicable to this stage in my life. The concept I have related to the most is "weeping forward". I am at a stage of loss, and I am still weeping (grieving is more appropriate...alot of the tears have subsided) but I AM moving forward. Which is a total "God thing". Phillippians 4:13 at its best. There is no way I could move forward on my own. I haven't even been able to conceive of a life in which I am not married to this man until recently. God has helped me face the inevitable, He has held me in His arms as I have pleaded for it not to happen, questioned why it did, asked for His healing and grace, asked for His help in forgiveness, and now...He is taking me by the hand and helping me to walk forward. And with every step I take, I get stronger, and my steps become more confident and hopeful. I am actually looking forward to the next stage of my journey. So, although I may still be weeping...I am weeping forward, and that is so much healthier emotionally and spiritually than weeping backwards, or weeping while staying put. God will never lead me somewhere I don't need to be!
Today I am grateful for:
1. The God given grace to handle loss.
2. Forgiveness.
3. Hope.
