The Shack part 2

One of the hardest things I face is holding on to faith. It seems like we read a book like this or go on a retreat and really feel like we have found something solid to stand on. But, before you know it something sweeps in and puts us in a rut. I think this is just a fear that is a byproduct of our ability to imagine. The bad part about being able to imagine is that without wisdom the ability cripples us into picturing a unhappy future. Finding our faith and relationship with God is a process that has many ups and downs. I find it necessary that I build a trust with Jesus so that no matter what comes my way I can always remain hopeful for the future. After all we are all immortals and in time we will find eternal happiness. I see my life on earth as a shot must take, even though I know it is going to sting, it is for the best. If we try to avoid pain, the shot, we are only preventing the miracle of forgiveness from working in our lives. Because in the end it is the sting that makes the rest of our life so wonderful.