Cling

I found this cute little guy this morning. He made me smile, so I grabbed my camera. The thing I loved the most about him is how he would cling to things. The jar in the picture above was turned upside-down, and he was holding on for dear life. (And sticking his tongue out at me.) 

The word "cling" has a few definitions:

1. Hold on tightly to
2. Adhere or stick firmly or closely to; be hard to part or remove from
3. To remain very closely to
4. Remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to something
5. Be overly dependent on someone emotionally
6. To keep believing that something is right or real, even though other people do not
7. To stay close to someone who is taking care of you, because you need their support

I love the word cling. That is why I chose the words, "Cling to Courage." Sometimes life feels like you are being turned upside-down in a jar, and you have to hold on for dear life! It takes courage to hold on, and not give up, when the forces of nature are pulling against you, trying to drag you down.

Don't let go! 

I have a visual in my mind when I think of clinging -- I think of Christ. I just imagine hugging Him tightly, and never letting go. It is through Him -- and only through Him -- that I find my courage to continue when the weight of the world is crushing and intense, and a certain dark someone tries to drag me down.

Jesus will never let go of you… don't let go of him!

Cling tightly to Jesus!

You will find your courage!

Isn't my little green friend adorable? ;-) 

P.S. Henry is much better now. Thank you for your prayers! :-)