Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Your Journey (Part 5)

Your Journey (Part 5)

Sometimes not being okay is all we can register inside our tired brains and aching hearts.  This emotion is human, and accepting it can feel like a small weight lifted.  Truth be told:

-It’s not okay when someone you love is no longer living, breathing, and giving their amazing gifts to the world. 

-It’s not okay when everything falls apart and you’re buried deep in the wreckage of a life you had planned for. 

-It’s not okay when the bank account is nearly at zero, with no clear sign of a promising income opportunity. 

-It’s not okay when someone you trusted betrays you and breaks your heart. 

-It’s not okay when you’re emotionally drained to the point that you can’t get yourself out of bed in the morning. 

-It’s not okay when you’re engulfed in failure or shame or a grief like you’ve never known before. 

Whatever your tough times consist of, sometimes it’s just not okay right now. That realization is more than okay and it's normal. But, you have to keep going or your journey will be preempted by the very things you overcame during it.

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