Philippians
4:8 Finally,
brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
THIS
TOO SHALL PASS
My
Aunt helped me through many difficult times soothing me with the
words “This too shall pass.”
When
I think of the toughest times during my life, I know how true these
words are and know I would not be who I am had I not experienced
tough times. Now, as an adult, the difficult times may seem
insurmountable, and so many people I know are experiencing something
in their lives which is weighing heavily on their minds and in their
hearts.
Know
that the community of this church is here for and with you. Don’t
be afraid to reach out and open up to someone. There are so many
caring staff and parishioners ready to help and befriend. You are
not alone.
Getting
involved in church activities opens up opportunities to meet more of
these wonderful people. Chuck and I volunteered to assist in
reviewing a book on parenting with the confirmation parents. Through
these Sunday meetings we have met and experienced insightful
discussions with a great group of parents whom we never may have met
if we had not volunteered.
I
wish for you to find joy and a reason to laugh and smile each day!
Living
one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships
as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it
is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things
right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in
this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.
(The
Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Neibuhr)
Heidi
Wilkinson
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