St. Julian

It's been said that life sucks and then you die. It's also been said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Hmmm... At times this certainly feels true. Heaviness, depression, sorrow, loss, cancer, illness, loneliness. Things that make the two statements ring true. Yet what seems true isn't always true.

Jesus says in John 8 that, "the truth will set you free." The truth is that all things will work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose (Rom 8). The truth is that nothing can seperate us from the love of Christ (also Rom. 8). The truth is that there is a peace that passes understanding (Phil. 4).

This is good news. It's good news because I know many of you struggle with the weightiness of life. It's good news because in "this life you will have troubles." It's good news because, at times, our issues seem to get the best of us. It's good news becasue it sure does seem like life sucks and then you die. (Now, some of you are blessed with a cheery disposition and are mercifully clueless to these heavy, dark, morose thoughts - to you I saw count yourself blessed.)

As Julian of Norwich has said, "All will be well. All will be well and in all manner of things, all will be well."

Be of good cheer men for all will be well. That's a promise. A Biblical promise.

Peace and Joy
Rob