Directed
to a Different Path
By
Catherine Robinson, Managing
Editor
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This past week has imprinted some unforgettable memories on all of us and continues to do so every day in one way or another. The wild fires have taken a toll on all of us. My heartfelt condolences go out to all those who were affected by personal loss of homes, loved ones, and friends. The list is too precious and long for me to continue.
It's times like these that we find ourselves stopping to reflect and take inventory of why we are here and what we are doing to contribute to others while we are here.
I recently began to read a book by Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life. As Warren put it, "Knowing your purpose simplifies your life. It defines what you do and what you don't do. Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren't (page 32)."
I was already on a personal odyssey to try to figure out why I am here and what I can do to bring a higher quality of life to my family and others. The verse in the Bible that I cling to right now is, "I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born (Isaiah 44:2)."
Just knowing that somebody cares gives me the courage and strength I need to move forward in my life. I hope and pray that all those who were affected by the tragic events of this past week can begin anew and find hope in each new day.
I have learned to love life and those who I let into my life. I hope that we can continue to cultivate our relationships and grow together in our life's journey.
As one of our forefathers once said, "Surely God would not have created such a being as man to exist only for a day! No, no, man was made for immortality (Abraham Lincoln)."
I hope the
best for each of you. Be sure to take care of yourselves, and focus on
the things in life that will help you to have the greatest impact on your
relationships and the other things that you hold sacred.
