In my bones

In my mind lately I’ve made a big mistake. I have taken my eyes and mind inward. I have allowed the pity party of this earthly life to take my focus from what really matters in one’s life. Students in the back row, it’s not “The all about Me Show.” Trying desperately to fulfill your own wants: fortune, fame, and the ability to create yourself into whatever you want to be. We are all children of God. We fight against the rules of humanity placed here by Jesus. We are called to love, serve, and care for one another and not just the ones that we agree with. We can not continue to be identified by our race, partner preferences, social status, and cultural heritage. We are multicultural in this country, but that should not keep us from respecting each other. The Bible tells us human beings are living in a broken world and the remedy is to love one another as you love yourself and have no other god but the one true God. I think a lot of the problem is that we don’t love ourselves and how can we begin to love others? How do I come to this conclusion? We are constantly changing our bodies and looks to be what other people consider beautiful. Embrace the unique you God created. Happiness is never lasting coming from external gratification. It is internal. It’s what is in your heart. It is why we need to strive to have a heart of Jesus, His blessed sacred heart. 

Lately, I’ve allowed my heart to be troubled. A big part has been removed from the place where I had easy ways to serve others. Now, I have been searching for new ways and I am impatient. God has been throwing me lifesavers the whole time: visits from old friends determined to keep our Bible study, book club, and Bunco going. Impromptu messages online that brought visitors. Cards full of inspiration to soldier on. Grandchildren visits and new little ones forming in the womb and the birth of a beautiful grandson just 12 days ago. Shame on me for grieving the world and my body. God has given me lasting work until my earthly end. What is it that a basically paralyzed person can do? Write. I will keep studying, reading, and writing. Nerd stuff. I heard that back row. I want you to contemplate the blessings you have and share them understanding from where these blessings flow. Good never begets evil. Be good for goodness sake and not for Santa. You were created to love and serve God by being the Good in such a sad, corrupt, and divisive world. In my bones, I know that you are destined to love and be loved. We both have a lot of work to do and yes my beloved students in the back row, it is homework.

Sarah Anderson Alley 

Sal I feel it in my Bones Gal

Quotes for Today:

John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”

Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God”

Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”