I've been told by many that as you get older this longing will lessen. I have not found that to be true. I comfort myself that I am in good company in this world of longing -- think about how many longed to go to the moon and never got the chance. A little birdie gave me some good advice the other day, to just accept that I long for things. I think this is echoed in the old folk song Mr. Rabbit -- "Every little thing is going to shine, shine, every little thing is going to shine.
Be yourself and seize the day! Back next week with more stuff.
I did this doodle when I was 18 or 19. I've been longing since I can remember. Here is "Ship at Sea."
This is the quote.
A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never. Henry Ward Beecher
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Good luck with your talk, Molly. It's funny but I've been thinking about all those longings as well. This time last year I was praying to God to take me home. I was so terribly ill. I'm much better now, but beneath all the wants and desires, and love of family and work, I still have that deep longing to be with Jesus. I am grateful for each day I get to live and try to become a better person.
Yes, I do understand this longing for Christ. I long for eternal things, days when there are no more tears, days when we know even as we are known. A day when we are face to face.
Love you, dear friend.
All good stories are about longing. And you mine that so well. Keep writing!
Hi, Deb, I so appreciate you saying that ot me. Thank you so much. Just the perfect words at the perfect time. M.
Ooh, Deb said it! - "all good stories are about longing." I think it's a good thing to be thirsty, so that even if we don't get full-on gulps of what we long for, when we sip, it will be sweet. Here's to a beautiful conference, and longings fulfilled.
Good thoughts, Faith, such a good attitude to be grateful for every sip.
It was a fine conference. Learned lots.
Molly
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