Comment from Darlene Franklin

Excellent

You've hit on an essential biblical truth, that suffering leads directly to hope: suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. (Romans 5:1-5). Your hope in God for yourself and those you love is well founded.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading,
I talk to God a lot - I know he hears me. I have experienced the answers. What I am trying to find are those pockets of rest until my time comes.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think this is a darn good entry and letter to God. God is a compassionate one, He always listens to those seek Him out. For God to actually listen we actually have to believe the God, and He rewards those who seek Him, 1Peter 5:7 "Cast all your racer upon Him, because He cares for you. Well done, excellent entry, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading,
I always seem to be praying for others and not myself. It felt peaceful to imagine such a chat. It clarified to me that I do need to find pockets of rest. From my experience with God, it will not be at all what I might expect.

reply by royowen on 29-Oct-2019

Well done

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I think we all want peace for ourselves and our families and for suffering to stay away from our door, these are our wishes and it is funny that we never yearn for wealth because we know that all the things you mention here mean so much more. The temptations in life can indeed thwart our happiness, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading,
If I could have a long vacation from life- I can not think of anything more I would like.
This is not realistic, so I am learning to find pockets of rest and praying that God will give them to me. It?s always so interesting with God- whatever he brings is never something I would expect.

Comment from tim dodd

Excellent

thanks Karen always interesting too see what people
would say to God. Everyone seems so careful
guess they don't want to offend. Like your talking
to your boss I guess. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading.

When it came down to thinking what I would like God to give to me- I thought all I wanted was a respite and a deep rest.
I do think God wants to teach us to find those pockets of peace no matter what is happening.

Comment from beizanten

Excellent

A good and intriguing opening paragraph. a great and deep and rather sad, as someone with mentail illness I understand how you feel at least a little. it is amazing how you still belief in god.

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 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading,
I would not be able to survive mental illness without God.
I have found joy in knowing that God understands what I am going through. I feel seen and never marginalized.

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Someone else mentioned forgetting to include themselves. I do remember to include myself as I figure I need all of the help I can get. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

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 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019

Thank you for reading.
Definitely not my best work, but definitely what I needed to tell myself. So a plus for me.