ALTARS IN THE SILENCE
To live through the shadows and feel love despite the storms is to feel the light of God even in the midst of questions. To be able to hold up the candle of faith despite the storms is truly a blessing.
Survival might not be viewed as a blessing to some. They would only regard it as a blessing if things improve.
And yet, it is all part of what is watched over by the Lord's hand. A shelter where the sacrifices of the heart fall upon altars not always seen by others.
We can feel them for God's spirit will lay down their foundation. But as altars serving God they don't necessarily ring out in ways that impress.
Upon them our lives visit the precipices of change. Because during our encounters in this valley of challenge, we find ourselves confronted by what is God's truth.
It is amazing how at times in silence and shadows we can hear more clearly and see with more intensity that in times when there are not problems. Because the chaos of distraction is muted by the moment.
So truths become more vivid and remembered. Which is a blessing in its own right. Only it might be hard to always embrace that truth.
Each moment of such altar experiences was meant to be a time of learning. One where we gain in our insight.
However, if we get too caught up preoccupation with our own struggle and not with the greater purpose of our journey we can is the gold we might find. It is lose of biggest regret when we find ourselves learning this reality later.
But then God is patient with us in our struggle. He understands our shortcomings and times of failings.
What He won't do is force us to his altars. He won't make us learn or change if we refuse to accept the joy intended.
Then in our rejection of the feared pain we feel only the coldness inside since we didn't not allow ourselves to be warmed by His light. It is the fire that always brings more pluses to our spirits than negatives.
Still, once one has touch those altars. And felt how they bless then we move ahead, not in fear or excuses, but with joy.
Having learn the joy that comes from knowing we are where God is helping to guide to better eyes.
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