Sunrise - Sea of Galilee
I’ve been back home from my pilgrimage to Egypt, Israel and Oberammergau for just over a week – a week of reflecting on some wonderful experiences, and a week of trying to comprehend the challenges I am experiencing back home.
A very unexpected highlight was visiting a church in a garbage dump in Cairo – the Church of Saint Samaan the Tanner on Mokattam Mountain. That was an experience all on its own, and one I shall write of a little later.
I count it a privilege to have gone on such a journey. I met some wonderful people along the way – particularly Lois, Annette and Peter from Innisfail who became my travelling companions; Sue and Brian, Nancy, Pam, and Lance. There were about 20 in our group and we all got on very well. But now it’s home again….
I am thankful to God for being able to make this journey, and for all He has done for me over the years. I am reminded of His faithfulness, and the knowledge that He loves each one of us, He cares for us and He understands all the difficulties and challenges we experience.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding non one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:28-31
Thank you for sharing your story. I am four years into this horrible journey -ptsd and did-nos – things went horribly wrong at home when I was growing up.
God is really important to me and my hope rests in Him. I have to admit there are many times when I have thought about giving up – but I am still here.
Your story provides some hope. Thanks.