My dear one,
Did I really expect to find you sometime during that long Psalm series I just finished? Something in me says yes, that's why I stretched it out for so long. But then another part of me chides such foolishness, realizing that there are fewer and fewer good men in my generation. It makes me sick to think that many of the supposedly respectable leaders and "family men" out there are deceptive hypocrites, as the news media seems delighted to report on a regular basis. All I can do is pray the harder for you, darling. May you seek the mind of Christ in all aspects of your life -- your relationships, your responsibilities, your recreation.
On a lighter note, I'm excited that the weekend is here. This was my first week "back at the salt mines," but it was a productive one. My alarm was set for 4:30am every day -- giving me time to get to the gym and have a time of Bible reading and prayer before work. The only thing that has been missing in my morning routine is my coffee, for I quit recently. Alas, it leaves such a hole in my life...! But I don't miss the dependence, nor the headache if I skipped a day, nor the pressure on my budget caused by my preference for "organic/free-trade."
My alarm is set even earlier for tomorrow morning, because I have hiking/biking plans in my favorite local national park!! I call it my "backyard." Someday I'd love to have you along to explore with me -- oh how I long to hike with you, to know that your strong hand is there to help me up those steep cliffs, to enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas with you...
So with those most pleasant thoughts to take the place of bitter recent ruminations, I bid you good-night, my dear one.
Praying for you,
Your Evenstar
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