Reach Upward

"Ye, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil."

The journey each of us walks is not always a meadow full of flowers. Sometimes it is a journey up a mountain, loose rocks and steep inclines. We so often loose sight of the beautiful scenery because of our attempts to hold on. We have to struggle with many things in this world that makes us feel alone.

Arthritis grips us tight and wrenches pain from within. Diabetes cuts our feelings ulcerates our skin. Cancer files away at the cells of our body and leaves us weak. Blindness takes away our vision and paints our world black. Mental disabilities hold our thoughts and leave us in a lonely room. Cruelty of others cuts our hearts and leaves us feeling empty. 
But we were born to celebrate and  to reach up and believe. We were born to rejoice and to lift our hands through life. We were born to sing and to praise God with our voice. We were born to love with a spirit of gentleness. We were born to share and to be a blessing to those around us.

Reach up with anticipation and believe for that is God's dream. Lift your hands with praise and live for that is God's purpose. Paint your world with psalms and melodies for that is God's compassion. Hold on with gentleness for that is God's love. Bless those around you for you are God's gift. 

You are no less than a flower planted by angels and nurtured by the hands of God. Don't look down, which is the easy thing to do when life gets tough. Reach up and don't be afraid for the Lord is on your side.