Eagles ... fly alone...they are crows,
daws, and starlings that flock together.
--John Webster
Success does have its cost.
Aloneness...
blood,
sweat,
tears and fears...
Though I am no great success,
sometimes I do
feel alone.
And, honestly, each man does
have his moments where he is,
indeed,
alone.
Making decisions...
alone.
Facing regrets...
alone.
Counting the cost...
alone.
Feeling doubts...
alone.
And insecurity...
alone.
Dreadfully wanting...
alone.
In the midst of
intense suffering...
alone.
No one is immune.
Yes, eagles may fly alone...
And success does call
for swimming upstream,
and striving...
alone...
But that is not the end-all.
We are human.
Hard-wired for relationship.
To me, the end-all is
greater compassion for man,
and greater dependency
upon God through all
circumstances.
Actually...
a scooting up closer
and closer
to Him.
I have times
of aloneness...
of sadness...
of insecurity,
and though not always
unscarred, I do come
out o.k.
So, we have a common bond.
I am just like you.
Imperfect.
Struggling.
And it's ok.
"...for i acknowledge my transgressions.." psalm 51:3
Ever felt like the girl
in the skit on the right...?
(Find the video on the right
panel and see for yourself.)
Ever been tossed to and fro
by the call of the wild?
Giving in and getting zero?
What an accurate video.
I've been there.
I've done it.
And if it weren't for Christ,
I wouldn't be around.
Few know the extent.
But My Savior Knows.
And He has made me His.
I am His Beloved.
And Thanks Giving I am, because
God received me and cleansed me.
"God hath received her..." Romans 14:3
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http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5
That is entirely Biblical.
Here it is:
"And Jesus called a little child unto Him
and set him in the midst of his disciples...
"And said, 'Verily I say unto you, Except ye
be converted, and become as little children,
ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself
as this little child, the same is greatest in
the kingdom of heaven.' " Matt: 18: 2-5
So...
I must make an effort
to remain child-like,
not child-ish,
but child-like,
teachable,
humble,
trusting,
looking...
Wide-eyed... for His love and
direction in every
possible
way.
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The thing I found interesting...
is that in this passage, Jesus was
speaking to His own, as if to say,
"You, my representatives,
are to be childlike.
It was how you came to
Me, now remain humble,
teachable, trusting... one
not mightier than another...
all looking to the Father for all
mercies, empowerments,
and blessings."
We are but children...
beloved children.
