Is there a family anywhere that doesn’t have its challenges? Sometimes we might
think so when we look at others all dressed up and smiling at church or out on
the town together. When we come to know individuals more closely, it’s amazing
the trials each person has to overcome. It’s seem to be human nature to
always think that life is easier for our neighbors or distant relatives or the
other people in the world than for our selves.
Why? Some may ask, is life so difficult at times? Why can’t it just be fun and
games? These are questions many of our
youth probably want to ask adults. Looking back at our immediate ancestors
lives, we may find some answers. Through their diligence, hard work and
perseverance, they worked to creaste more opportunities for us. Their example
of faith and hope during trials can motivate us to carry the family tradition
of conquering our challenges, overcoming personal weaknesses and striving to
become a better person who contributes something good to the world.
Why are there wars, epidemics, terrorism, suicides, corruption in our modern
day world? It’s almost easier to become a
pessimist and give up on there being any purpose or meaning to life. And many
have. It’s a wild crazy mixed up world we live in these days with few answers
or good examples to follow. Hopefully you can be an example to your family and
descendents to give them courage to continue to find meaning in each day’s
struggle. Strength and personal growth can come when we overcome tests that we
each have. Finding faith in a higher power who created this universe can bring
peace and purpose no matter what religion or belief system you follow.
Are there examples from your family of loved ones who overcame tremendous odds
and difficulties to become a beacon of hope for you as you strive to live each
day better than the last one? I think back on parents, grandparents, cherished
uncles, aunts or cousins who through their daily struggles showed me the way to
overcome my trials. Not give up, but pressing forward, showing kindness and
love to others as walk the daily journey called LIFE. Collect your memories and
write down what you remember of family members who have helped you in life.
Then share them with us and your loved ones. NEXT TIME: Not Forgotten.
My dad, who was a farmer and inventor of more efficient ways of doing things always told us, "There is nothing you can't do, if you set your mind to it."
ReplyDeleteVery good and true post. I hope by the way I'm living my life I am an encourager to my children and grandchildren. They see the struggles we've been through and that we haven't given up. My mother was that way and I think we follow what we've seen.
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a post about my Mother ...there are things I learned and admired
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