Happy Same Ol' Year

*sigh* It was bound to happen -- but 2008 started so well! For almost 72 whole hours I had not argued with anyone, threatened to walk away from my job, questioned my faith, or even gotten mad at myself for that ridiculous number on the scale. Of course, I haven't been to work or even around people that I didn't specifically choose to be, but the year got a great start!

But last night I found out that someone I love dearly got some not-very-good news from the doctor yesterday. And I am so sad for them and their family who are struggling to find answers and what it all means. And I was reminded that the same broken, stinky, messed up world that held 2007 has a hold on 2008, as well.

So I lift my eyes to the same Father that has held each of us in the palm of His hand since the beginning of time. I cling to the hope, peace, and, oddly enough, even joy that only He can give in the middle of the mess. And I am at peace.

Yet this I call to mind and therefore
I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his
compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your
faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23