clean up.

checking my e-mail this morning, i realized that my inbox is 100 pages long...so i decided it was time to clean some things up.

going through some really old e-mails, i had to sift through some seasons in my life...one of the really rough ones in particular.  it was amazing to read my brokenness corresponding with those closest to me at that time.  

in my ache, this scripture was sent to me.  and looking back from where i am now, it is good to see His hand not only in my life, but in the lives of those who shared in this season...

"though You have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You will again bring me up.  You will increase my honor and comfort me once again."  psalm 71:20-21

that's hope.  that's the hope i live in and want to infect with.