Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Give Me Strength

I remember my dad saying that all the time, "Give Me Strength."  I don't think he said it in the same way as I'm thinking of it tonight.  Lately I've thought a lot about the strength I gain from others.

Recently I read an article in Mormon Times regarding one family’s journey with loss. Out of their grief the mother has started a website entitled “A Good Grief” It strengthens me when I read of the hope and faith of this young couple and the stories that others have shared as well, as they journey through life after tragedy, loss, and disappointment. Another story caught my eye as I navigated through this website. This story of inspiration and strength gives me cause to pause and reflect on the “important” things in my life and the direction I’m going. I often reflect on the words of the song, Each Life That Touches Ours for Good.

Each life that touches ours for good
Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord;
Thou sendest blessings from above
Thru words and deeds of those who love.

Tonight I'm most grateful for the lives that have touched mine and the great mercy of a Father in Heaven who knows who to send to me to "give me strength."

3 comments:

Ashley Allred said...

That was a very sweet post. I love how you give ME strength continually. Thank you for being you! ;)

Mike and Julie said...

Thank you for posting - we can truly gain strength from one another.

Lynette said...

Well I think that your life has touched mine for good. Love ya friend! PS...uhhh I read your blog!!!!!! hahaha