Salvation and Suffering

"In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering" Hebrews 2:10

"I once thought it better to regret
Things that I have done than haven't
Sometimes you've got to be wrong
And learn the hard way
And just when you're through hanging on...
You're saved"
Repentance, Dream Theater

Ever felt like you're through hanging on? I certainly have. The two paradoxical themes of salvation and suffering meet here in these poems (scriptural and lyrical). Both call us to hang on, when it seems totally useless, pointless, or just too damn hard. Suffering, from my perspective, reminds me that I am alive; feeling hurt; embracing passion and then feeling the pain of disappointment; unfulfilled expectations of self. Don't give up, even though you may be through hanging on to whatever it is your holding, the light is there, a way is opening. An aperture of hope...

Lack of internet access

Due to unforeseen dodgy Internet access, I can't post for the moment. Once it resumes I'll be back on-line! Speak to you all soon.
Sime