Straight Talk

Straight Talk
Neither fancy words nor rhythms this time. Just straight talk about what I know.
Every one of us has faced trials and times of struggle. And not one of us enjoyed being in the situation. But because of those times we survived and grew to become the person we are now.
I can see the troubled times that surround us all once again. And I can see how some struggle and worry. Their faces contorted with fear, they cry out in pain.
They have forgotten the hard times they faced before. And who it was that saw them through their trials.
He who has the power over all is still there, and still cares.
My life has not been easy. My life has not been hard. My life so far has been a journey with many interesting twists and turns. Some times I enjoy great pleasures, other times not so much.
The lessons I’ve learned mainly came during those times of struggle.
I learned where to place my trust and on where to focus in all times. I learned that no matter how hard it seemed to be at the time I could always count on God to see me through. I must confess there were times I wondered how long the hard times would last. And some times during the good times my praise was not as it should have been. But He was always faithful to me.
I am a man greatly blessed, for I know there is a God and He takes a personal interest in me. I know this not just because someone told me this. But because of what I’ve seen Him do in my life. Every step of the way He has been there watching over me. Yes, there were many times I’m sure He wasn’t too pleased with how I was acting, but He never turned away.
So when again I face tough times I need not worry. Oh, I will probably wonder how God will get me through, but I know He always has and always will.
Because He has blessed me with His love, and that never dies.
He knows my weaknesses and shows Himself to me through helping me to overcome. He blessed me with a help mate to remind me each day that I’m not lucky…. I’m blessed.
When in a night so dark I could not see,
He sent His light of love to set me free.
In times of trails He walks there with me,
His love for you and me will always be.