Challenges of the In-Between
At dinner with two dear friends, another friend walks up and we engage in a short discussion about our upcoming move to Honduras. She makes a brilliant comment... "It is the in-between that is the most difficult."
Yes, I do agree. My 'in-between' Texas & Honduras has gotten very intense with the last few phone calls to friends. Serious things going on with people I love: surgery for possible cancer, a marriage breaking up, a possible brain tumor. My heart is heavy and my prayers are necessary moment-by-moment just to keep myself walking forward.
If we can just get there.
Sunday's message at church included the verse about 'finishing strong.' And I realized that my friend's comment about the challenges of the in-between certainly applies to my spiritual life, too. When I finally gave up control of my life, I began the journey toward eternity with my Savior. And the spiritual challenges continued then and continue now to grow only more intense. However, on that day, the one I dream of where I stand before my God, the in-between will be over. He promises to wipe every tear away.
This current in-between will also soon be over. My in-between to Honduras will soon morph into an in-between from one Honduran city to another and then an in-between from Honduras to the States to visit and so on. As long as I walk the dust of this earth, there will always be some earthly in-between to keep me on my toes.
Maybe that is a good thing.
Yes, I do agree. My 'in-between' Texas & Honduras has gotten very intense with the last few phone calls to friends. Serious things going on with people I love: surgery for possible cancer, a marriage breaking up, a possible brain tumor. My heart is heavy and my prayers are necessary moment-by-moment just to keep myself walking forward.
If we can just get there.
Sunday's message at church included the verse about 'finishing strong.' And I realized that my friend's comment about the challenges of the in-between certainly applies to my spiritual life, too. When I finally gave up control of my life, I began the journey toward eternity with my Savior. And the spiritual challenges continued then and continue now to grow only more intense. However, on that day, the one I dream of where I stand before my God, the in-between will be over. He promises to wipe every tear away.
This current in-between will also soon be over. My in-between to Honduras will soon morph into an in-between from one Honduran city to another and then an in-between from Honduras to the States to visit and so on. As long as I walk the dust of this earth, there will always be some earthly in-between to keep me on my toes.
Maybe that is a good thing.
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Anonymous - We are aware to a degree of the crime problems... gang-related in most of the major cities. Thank you for your concern. We will be diligent in our efforts and unceasing in prayer. Blessings to you!