VIGOR IN PSALMS

I will admit that even as a poet I don't always have as much appreciation for the psalms as I should. I didn't say they weren't wonderful, but just not my personal most inspirational part of the scriptures.

I'm not saying they aren't important. They are full of passion and faith and the struggles of life.

An anthology in part of the path of trust some follow. And all the challenges faces in the process of life.

But they are not dressed in some false expectations. There are the parts where they truly do reflect an agonizing wrestling in the heart with times life falls into valleys.

Bearing one's soul is so apart of the inward struggles that faith does inspire. We see the valleys and mountains, and truly feel them, not just think about them.

And because we feel them inside they can wear us down. For the journey never reaches a point of sanctuary in this life where you never have to continue the trip.

I think in part we all wish we could reach that point. Just no longer have to put up with the challenge of taking one more step.

However, that is not how life works and even more so when it involves trusting the Lord. It makes for nice theory, just not reality.

Life does follow so many avenues of choices. And some come with joy other with tears. But we still do have to walk that struggle just the same.

And the good thing is that God grants us the strength to walk those valleys. He does it with love and compassion.

It might be hard to always appreciate when we are in the middle of some shadows, but it is still the way he helps us. And it is a source of rejoicing if we allow it to fill us accordingly.

In that view then reading to draw strength is always a good option. To see where others have walked and be willing to use it as encouragement.

For that I do find a reason for hope. To know I am not alone in my struggle. And to savor when it helps me move ahead.

I have fallen plenty of times. But do try to return to the path once I am able to get up again. Such is the trials we always must endure in life and when walking with the Lord's help. Which can truly be a blessing when we let it be. Hopefully on more occasions than is not.