Opposites

We live in a world of of opposites- there's night and day, light and darkness, happiness and sadness, satisfaction and unending desires. Despite this knowledge of opposites, we tend to hope of getting only the better parts- all the negatives we try to avoid as much as we can. But, we shall never be spared of getting the bad parts. There will be sunny and gloomy days ahead.  How we respond to these situations can however, make the difference.

I remember a good friend of mine who had hormonal imbalance and as a result, must have her thyroid gland removed. This came a shock to me because I've always viewed her as a very healthy person and she seems to be very careful about her health. While having a conversation with her, she told me that "we will never know what our lot in life be". I felt her strength and I sense that she accepted and understood why these things happened to her. She taught me that life is indeed full of surprises whether for the good or for the "not so good."

I remember one of a favorite scripture verse which states that " For it must needs be that there is an opposition in all things.." Every time I remember this verse, I am reminded that all things have their purpose and that I can learn from them if  only I choose to. Sometimes, in my despair or listlessness, I tend to search for an easy way out, not thinking of the later consequences. I'm just grateful that although I have made mistakes and have stumbled, I have a loving husband who is my teacher and my best friend. My kids sustain me with their untiring energy and they give me hope for the future. Most of all, I am truly grateful and indebted to a loving Savior who I know is there to be my mediator and friend.