Missing Pages

Ever been reading a magazine, book, etc. and discover that somethings missing? A page or two torn out... it drives me absolutely crazy. I just can't stand not knowing what was supposed to be there. I think about what the pages might have said, what information would be given to me if I had what was written on the torn out pages. The book or magazine obviously appeared worth reading or I wouldn't have picked it up, but now I'm at a loss because there is something missing.

We could relate our lives somewhat to this. On the outside people see the facade, see the clay that hides the true light of who you really are. No one knows the pain you feel, what you're up against, and how bad it really hurts. It's like you're fading away from your family, friends, church, and even your true self. There's nothing anyone can do to bring you back. The addictions you have and the black hole you've dug yourself into is just a symptom of a lost and dying soul.

You may feel that no one even knows you anymore, that you're lost inside the walls you've built with your own hands, feel like prisioner deep within your soul... There is hope. But there is only hope with Jesus.

There is so much more for you. This is NOT the end. There's hope in Jesus, but it's up to you. It's all in your hands and you have to choose not to throw it away... a chance, a hope, a light at the end of the tunnel. Despite what people may say or what you may think, you and your life are beautiful. You are God's child and His image, His beauty is underneath your skin.

Whatever situation you are faced with right now, there is one who sees it all. Jesus knows what you're going through. He sees the pain you have, He knows your thoughts and how you feel... He wants you to be free. He will give you a life that you've never even dreamed of. God has so much in store for you... all you have to do is let Him have control. Give your life and all your problems to Him and He will take care of it because He cares for you and loves you.

This is not the end of the rope for you. There's a beautiful life with so much to give inside you. God can still use you. All you have to do is let Him. Don't give up. The pages of your life's book may be torn out by your past, but God can fill your life with so much... Love, peace, forgiveness, and so much more.

Despite your current situation, let go and let God have control. He can and will fill the missing pages.

J.H.