by I was reading through "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran on my hike today. Kahlil is considered to be the third most read poet right behind Shakespeare and Lao Tzu. Gibran was born in Lebanon, but his family immigrated to the U.S in 1895. His most famous work "The Prophet" has been translated into over 40 languages. As you read his ability to paint with words you will know why.
Relax and read as Gibran waxes poetically about the connection between Joy and Sorrow.
~M.C
Joy and Sorrow
Then a woman said, "Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow." And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven? And is not the lute that soothes your spirit the very wood that was hollowed with knives? When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Monty, I just wanted you to know how much I love and admire you. I bought a card for Leslie B. at the store today. I will leave it in the offering box Friday morning after our men’s bible study. All of us need to honor Bill’s memory and remember the many people he helped through CR and Urban Mission. He is with the Lord now in Heaven. I agree with you that God will use Bill’s life to lift up and bless our church. Take care and hang in there. With love in Jesus, Sam