jars of clay.

I promise one day I'll have some 'happier' words to say on this blog. (Said lightly, though very sincerely at the same time.)

But for now, it's this: Honesty. (Thanks LC for reminding me of the importance of that.)

The book of Romans says "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation (ch 5:3-4).

Thus, I share this time with you (which I realized today is truly "light and momentary," though it seems to be more) and proclaim also that God is behind it (even though it just absolutely stinks). He is working, and it's all to His glory.

Here's a song I found that I'd forgotten about; it's by Jars of Clay, titled simply "The Valley Song."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvHMjILrSJ0

You have led me to the sadness
I have carried this pain
On a back bruised, nearly broken
I'm crying out to you

I will sing of Your mercy
That leads me through valleys of sorrow
To rivers of joy

When death like a Gypsy
Comes to steal what I love
I will still look to the heavens
I will still seek your face

But I fear you aren't listening
Because there are no words
Just the stillness and the hunger
For a faith that assures

Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia

While we wait for rescue
With our eyes tightly shut
Face to the ground using our hands
To cover the fatal cut

And though the pain is an ocean
Tossing us around, around, around
You have calmed greater waters
Higher mountains have come down