There are lots of reasons to be unhappy in life

to feel that we’re missing it

that it’s less than what we hoped it would be

 

Tragedies happen

Money’s in short supply — we can’t get started

We can’t seem to stay afloat

 

There’s the break-down of relationships

the pressures of work

We have an awful boss

Our colleagues are not collegial

We try to mask the pain in different ways

when we can’t change the realities

sometimes in ways that hurt ourselves - and others.

by looking after our health 

with grand vacations 

meditation

and wise counsel

 

And yet, as age comes - and health fades - and strength fails

loved ones pass on

and we face our own inevitable death

— what then?

How does one cram for the finals?

 

our thoughts turn to spiritual possibilities

Somewhere, we hear the ancient wisdom of Celtic spirituality

that bidden or not bidden, God is present

We check out those places and resources which speak of God 

We find a verse in the New Testament 

that gives us both challenge and hope…

 

Without faith, it is impossible to please God

for anyone who comes to God

must first of all believe that God exists

and will reward those who seek Him.

And maybe we try to pray

and to read again an old, old Story

no one has ever seen God

the one and only Son, who is Himself God

and is at the Father’s side

He - has revealed Him

 

He was with God in the beginning.

 Through him all things were made…  

 This Word is the source of life that brings life to all.