Years ago, we were given a copy of the Oregon Trail card game. Oldest person goes first, so I picked a card and read, “You died of Cholera.” Wow. Fun! Rules dictate that the game continue with the remaining players. I don’t remember if it did. I was dead, right? But I was reminded of it last week when I suddenly hit the wall with an unexpected virus.
Of course, it could have been anything that sidelined me — or you. But the result is the same. Everything stops for you. Everything — and everyone else — keeps going. We all experience it.
Yet man is born to trouble
as surely as sparks fly upward.
Job 5:7 NIV
Of course, I just drew the virus-card, and I’m almost over it. Some things are longer and much more difficult. You know best what “cards” you are currently “playing.” But don’t give up.
I have told you all this so that you may find your peace in me.
You will find trouble in the world—but never lose heart,
I have conquered the world!”
John 16:33 Phillips
Life is not a game. What may seem random, is not. It is uniquely planned for each one by a loving Creator.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
So, hang on, hang in there. You are not alone, and there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark,
you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off.
You sit still and trust the engineer.
Corrie Ten Boom
You made me laugh.
So glad to hear you are getting better. Lots of good reminders in this post. Thanks.