Keep Going Kiddo

By: Jana Greene

I used to doodle a lot in church. Some would call it “prophetic art.” I’m of the mind that all art is prophetic, in that it releases energy. It releases dreams.

This week has been a most difficult week…maybe one of the most difficult ever. Bad news stacked on bad news. But still, deep inside, it is well with my soul. Not my body – and certainly not in my mind!

But my soul? A peace that I have NO business having – on paper. I can only thank God for making sure my spiritual sails were hoisted and my rudder steady. He saw it coming. And he made a way.

When peace like a river, attendeth my way.

But also when sorrows like sea billows roll.

This morning, I doodled again. I got the message loud and clear:

KEEP GOING, KIDDO.

Let the chips fall, but keep going. Accept bad news, but keep going. Cry, scream, and give God a WHAT-FOR. But keep going. You can walk forward while shaking your fist at the sky, I promise!

Maybe your inner kiddo needs reminding too. I’ll keep going if you will.

And thanks, Lord. Because whatever my lot, you have taught me to say, “It is well, it is well, with my soul.”

I hope it is well with yours, friend.