02-06-2012, 11:23 PM
I think I read somewhere that God never told us it would be easy, just that it would be worth it.
If you are a Wanderer (and only you will know if that resonates)...that means you've got some light to share--"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."—Matthew 5:14-16.
When the depression hits, I'd go for the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi instead of living the Hermit card. Ultimately, however you handle it is up to you, but dedicating to service means pulling your own load AND helping to lift the load of another...not easy when your own load is already feeling like carrying a big cross up a hill...wish I had something more encouraging to say...I've found stubbornly refusing to crumble (or setting time limits for said crumbling) works too. Good luck
If you are a Wanderer (and only you will know if that resonates)...that means you've got some light to share--"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."—Matthew 5:14-16.
When the depression hits, I'd go for the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi instead of living the Hermit card. Ultimately, however you handle it is up to you, but dedicating to service means pulling your own load AND helping to lift the load of another...not easy when your own load is already feeling like carrying a big cross up a hill...wish I had something more encouraging to say...I've found stubbornly refusing to crumble (or setting time limits for said crumbling) works too. Good luck