I have recently stumbled upon the books of Elisabeth Elliot, Christian missionary and author. Having devoured Let Me Be a Woman and Passion and Purity (which is emphatically not just a book for girls, by the way), I have to say I could not be more impressed with Mrs. Elliot's profound wisdom and beautiful faith. Those books were an immense blessing to read, full of anecdotes from her own life and her journey with God.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
At All Times...
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something." -The Princess Bride
I never considered the truth of that quote until this week. Sometimes it takes a crushing disappointment to make people realize the worthlessness of their treasures on earth. We live in a fallen world--a world perverted from its original design and hopelessly broken. Life really is pain--it's a parade of broken dreams, frustrated ambitions, and disappointed hopes. It's a race from one temporary high to another that leaves the runners in despair when they realize that not one of the highs has endured and not one could bring fulfillment to their lives.
I never considered the truth of that quote until this week. Sometimes it takes a crushing disappointment to make people realize the worthlessness of their treasures on earth. We live in a fallen world--a world perverted from its original design and hopelessly broken. Life really is pain--it's a parade of broken dreams, frustrated ambitions, and disappointed hopes. It's a race from one temporary high to another that leaves the runners in despair when they realize that not one of the highs has endured and not one could bring fulfillment to their lives.
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