Finding Hope
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
--Psalm 91:1
If you haven’t heard of Matthew J. T. Stepanek, you need to be introduced. He is a courageous young man, not even in his teens. He has a rare form of muscular dystrophy and has learned so much from his handicap that he should be called “handicapable”. Starting at age 3 he began composing poetic pieces that touch the heart. If you are still looking for Christmas presents, you might want to purchase one of the books. You will not be disappointed.
Mattie has obviously struggled with some difficult things in his life and has emerged as a person who embraces today’s key verse. Here is an excerpt from his introduction to his latest book, Hope through Heartsongs:
It would be easy for each of us to stay shocked, angry, hurt, or sad with all the difficult things we face in life. And even though it is difficult and sometimes almost overwhelming to examine feelings related to loss and loneliness and alarming turmoil, it is the only way we can grow, individually and together. We cannot let sad or traumatic events, or even acts of terror, be the death of hope. In spite of each struggle, we can and will find hope if we choose to do so.
Have a blessed day and a good weekend.
A prayer: God of this world, help us to see that the hopes and fears of all the years are met as we encounter your presence within. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.19.08
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