Friday, June 19, 2009

Fresh Starts

Throughout our lives, there will be seasons where we need a fresh start. A new beginning. An event has taken place that has turned our world upside down. It might have been of our own doing - more often, not.

We are deeply impacted by a relocation. Illness. Job loss. Financial devastation. Family upheaval. Divorce. Death.

What do we do when tragedy strikes?

Noted Christian psychologist Gary Collins shares some thought-filled observations.

Applauding those who start anew ~
Linda

"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness"
- Lamentations 3:21-23.

2 comments:

  1. Fine reading this evening, Linda. Timely encouragement and guidance, speaking "afresh" from four years ago. Thank you.

    That little robin's egg-shell tugged at my heart, just like the ones I occasionally discover in the spring (often with a mixture of sadness at the thought of a soon-to-be-abandoned nest, and great joy in the precious life just begun).

    Collins' article is another helpful resource. And a lovely verse here, offering new insight into the "seasons" of transition -- because the very grace, compassion, and faithfulness that will keep us from being "consumed" during times of upheaval are, amazingly, what He makes available to us *daily*.

    Grateful

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    1. You are the OFFICIAL COMBER OF THE ARCHIVES! Thanks for continuing to unearth the oldies but goodies, and bring put them back on the table, GH!

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Welcome to the table, friend!

This is where we gather and hang out. I'd love for you to pull up a chair and jump right into the conversation. Or simply say 'hello.'

l'll be dropping in to visit you sometime soon ...

Linda

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