A Nail of Clarity



Posted: Monday, November 03, 2008

by
George Cole

Life is strange. One minute you are standing on a mountain peak with a loved one; the next mom
ent you are standing in a pit anxiously trying to grab hold of the beautiful hand of your love while she is still perched on that majestic mountain peak that you both overcame.
 
I am finding that life is full of twists and turns and it is all relative to the focus that we maintain. What we concentrate on and focus on is what we eventually become (or do). If we focus on the negative aspects of life, then we become bitter and depressed. I find this to be a solid and soul-cutting type of truth that is earned through many years of losing one's focus on Christ and many hasty, self-indulgent decisions.
 
In reference to being in the pit (quite literally), I have struggled with depression all of my life. I have entertained many demons that have enticed me with drugs, alcohol, sex, and of course major depression. Many types of demonic thoughts have permeated my alcohol-soaked brain with thoughts of knotting a rope, or by sucking on the end of an exhaust pipe (with a garden hose of course...don't want to burn those precious lying lips of mine). I am constantly attacked with these thoughts because it seemed like the easiest way out of a situation.
 
Then a nail of clarity is hammered into my small brain at the last possible moment...possibly a nail like one that was affixed to Christ's beautiful body. The nail of clarity opens up a small hole in my demonic mind swell and and allows me to see where I have become unfocused. The problem is not with anything that traumatized me in the past (via family member or work), it is not because no-one does not care about me or does not want me to prosper; It has to do with my focus. Plain and simple: I needed to refocus my eyes on the precious gift Our Lord Jesus Christ bestowed upon me and all of humanity.
 
At times, I have sought to lose myself in the arms of my companion in the hopes she could save me and better yet, understand me. I am with such a person at the moment who is a Christian and really does care for me. I have been crucifying myself because I have not been a better Christian and companion for her (and for myself). I am taking care of this today. I am regaining my focus on Christ and my loved ones, for I have been lost (again).
 
Through all of life's twists and turns, no matter what road we take, or what mountain we overcome, we all wind up on a big circle (of life). That circle always leads to Our Father, The Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 
George "Chris" Cole experienced life as a law enforcement officer with a tour of duty lasting over ten years in law enforcement. He is the survivor of two marriages, and continues to meet new people that provide inspiration for many of his articles and short stories. Many of his articles have appeared in national and local publications.

In 2008, Chris abandoned West Texas and its' "Wal-Mart Trees" (Mesquite bushes that grow plastic bags) to move to the green pastures and real trees of Fredericksburg, Texas. Chris continues to work and hone his writing skills while breathing the fresh air of the hill country.

Mr. Cole can be contacted at kriskohl333@gmail.com.

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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)
» left by Virginia A.
from Texas 3 years 69 days ago.
Chris, Our Lord Jesus Christ loves you very much! Your writing expresses hope with despair. You do possess a God-given talent. Aim high!
» left by Stacey Riley from Amarillo, Tx. 3 years 39 days ago.
Beautiful article! May God bless and keep you writing!
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