18. Hanging
in there
September 25,
2007 by creatorworship
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I went climbing
yesterday, once of only twice since my three day trip in August. Over the last
five years that is a long stretch to not climb for me, excepting winter of
course. Life is full of details and I have more than a few with teaching at a
new high school, trying to be a reasonable father to five children (two are
away but occupy much conversation, prayer, and concern), wanting to grow in my
relationship with my wife, and needing more of Jesus every day. At present my
truck stop working and my two youngest are playing soccer. Well, you get
the idea, and I know that my days are not as busy as many or else I wouldn’t have
these few minutes to write here or climb yesterday. I am thankful.
But these details cause me to remember that the believer has no special
dispensation to prevent the number or severity of concerns or difficulties, but
does have a great Father who helps out when struggles come. Desiring to stay in
shape and again climb later on, I have thought about getting a hang board. But
such toys cost money that I don’t seem to have for discretionary purchases. It
reminds me once again that life is about really living but sometimes we manage
no more than hanging in there. So I trust and pray and overcome and sometimes
dream about things I’d like to do, like climb.
AH belaying.
CW with AH after a 5.11a sport lead.
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