By Michael W. Raley
Our days are filled with trouble and pain.
What do we get in exchange for our sorrows?
More tears?
Anxiety?
Depression?
A tired and worn out body?
A weary soul?
Every accomplishment is met with a devastating setback.
All gifts, such as life, relationships, joy, peace of mind, and health
Are slowly taken away from us,
Whereas others never get the opportunity to experience the finer things of life.
Maybe there is no grand purpose.
Maybe our lot is simply to make the best of what we’re given,
No matter how little it is.
What good does it do to wait for an afterlife
When what we receive then could be better used for the here and now?
You may argue about original sin or that existence is suffering,
Yet, I long for a time, no matter how brief,
Where we can all find happiness in this life.
Triumphant In Christ 