“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”
― G.K. Chesterton
I would love to have this little lamp—isn’t it the best?
As I sit in my warm, candlelit kitchen/sitting room, sipping my tea, I was pondering what it is that keeps one going forward in the battle of life. Chesterton gets it right. We are willing to fight for what is right, give our time to the training of human souls to teach them the stories to hold on to, and staying steadfast because we have loved and tasted the goodness that life was meant to hold.
Seems that life is flying by again for me during this season. As I watch the leaves rain softly to the ground, the colors give their last bit of glory before disappearing into a pile on the ground. I am reminded that my own life reflects seasons. I want to take advantage of this time to its fullest that I may have been a good soldier in this battle between darkness and light & left a bit of the glory and light I have known.
Chesterton also articulated my philosophy for children:
“Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
― G.K. Chesterton.
My goal with my family was help them realize they would have a part in the slaying of dragons in their world, & to cultivate the imagination that dragons could be slain by them..
Teatime Tuesday this week has a lovely colorful salad recipe, an interesting movie, a thought about Angela Lansbury’s life, a favorite children’s book, a new tea I have loved and a grand story of how God was working through a great story behind the scenes and showed His hand in surprising ways.
Much of our dragon-slaying takes place in obscure moments, hidden training to face the battle, times to learn just what the goodness is that is worth giving our lives to—but we are warriors nonetheless.
Praying for you, my sweet friends, that you may have strength, mercy and grace for your life today. Take time to enjoy and breathe in peace—make it a habit—”life is indeed a long obedience in the same direction.”