Life is...

...to be honest, a bit of a struggle really.

There's always been this mythical idea that Christians - especially the happy-clappy varieties - lead some kind of charmed life. Everything goes well, they smile all the time, and they never, ever get mundane things, like... nits! (No, I don't have them, was just saying)

It's not true! Some of the most miserable people I've met call themselves Christians.

I've also met some truly inspirational Christians - the kind who seem to have a certain 'je ne sais quoi' - I tend to describe it as twinkliness. It transcends the rubbish of everyday living and makes it more bearable. They've somehow fallen in line with God and, whatever their physical circumstances, they manage, because God really is in control.

I've just been reading about Jacob wrestling - yup, Giant Haystacks style - with God and refusing to let go.
If you've been following closely, you'll probably realise I've been having a tough old time lately. Oh, I've felt like running away, but I discovered one thing years ago - I can never outrun or outmanouvre God. I might let go of Him, but he's never let go of me.

Life is tough... the world (and I) are imperfect, but God is at work.

I'm hanging on for dear life. Join me.