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Hanging On

Sometimes life is crazy.  Sometimes life is chaotic.  Sometimes life is bright and sunny and sometimes it is dark and cloudy.  Sometimes life is crystal clear and sometimes life is murky.  And through all these sometimes all we can do is hang on. 

So far, in my 36 years of life, all I have found that is worth hanging on to and keeping a grip on is God and his Word.  It has brought me sanity when I am going insane.  It has brought me healing when I am walking through deep woundedness.  It has brought me comfort when there is none to be found elsewhere.  It has brought me life when death threatened to swallow me up. 

In the past year things have been a little crazy. In my life and in the lives of many of my friends.  One of my besties, RoJo (not real name...or is it?!? HA!), has had a crazy year.  God, in his provision and wisdom, uprooted her and her family from Colorado to Salt Lake City.  Not only has it been a transition establishing a new home in a new city and having to find new friends but they have had to adjust to a very new and different culture, for them.  Currently this is RoJo's song.  Knowing her as I do (we've known each other since 2nd grade so it's safe to assume I know her fairly well!) I can imagine that each time she hears this song she is reminded and comforted that God and his Word are what will and does keep her hanging on.  So this one's for you Ro.  Hang on friend, HE IS YOUR ROCK!   

Hanging On
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  1. Thanks Beth. You truly do know me well. Hugs and love to you!

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