Hope is on it's way...

...and no, that title has no reference to Obama whatsoever.

So TNT has shown Lord of the Rings all weekend. I didn't quite watch all 3 in a row tonight, but I watched a good chunk of each movie the last 2 days. And I am reminded once again why it's the best fictional story ever...

We follow Frodo all the way to Mt. Doom because in spite of all the odds against him, we want to believe Frodo can save the world. We want to believe good will triumph over evil. There is something in our soul that cries out for redemption, for renewal, for hope.

This year has been a tough one for me. Being fired from a job I felt I was created to do felt like being shoved into a very, very dark, long tunnel. It is no fun to question your calling just when you thought you found it. But the past 2 weeks have revealed the first sight of a pinpoint of light in front of me. You know you can picture that first glimpse of light at the end in your mind...and then, there is hope.

The Lord said very clearly in church to me today, "I'm getting there, Kristi. There is hope." I have to be honest, a part of me doesn't want to believe it - is it too good to be true? Ah, my doubtful flesh. But the Lord has rescued my mom's financial situation, and He's in the process of rescuing ours, too. Nothing's official yet, but it looks like Dan is going to take a part-time church job on and I will not be under pressure to find a job. I would still prefer to work because I like to, but I am very thankful God is putting us back into a church, providing for our finances, and paving a way for us to think about starting a family! Today I have some hope - for the first time in a long time.

So thanks, Lord, for hope...and for Frodo. He always makes it to Mt. Doom, and You are always faithful!