This semester of college I have enrolled in a English class. We are read short stories and poems every week and then write a essay comparing and contrasting the different ideas presented. For the past two weeks the stories have been awful! Nothing noble, lovely, or of good report. In fact, I read the stories and try to forget them as soon as I can. All of the stories I have read so far are from about the 1880's to 1950's. I have found that one of the worst times in literature. There are the exceptions, but so many stories focus on sin, despair, and death. Not a one in my study these two weeks has had a happy ending. I have been struck again how life in this world without Christ is only sin, despair and death. These authors seemed engrossed in writing about this sad world. A view of human nature, corrupted by society or maybe tradition, is shown...and then, that is it. No hope. No reversing the effects.
After reading these depressing stories I remind myself, this is not the end. I have hope. A wonderful, blessed hope. Christ has brought me out of the slavery of sin and into His glorious light. What a wonderful Saviour! I could be like the people in the stories, but God has blessed me exceedingly.
Who would have thought these thoughts would come to mind in a writing/literature class at a secular college. God is good to remind me in everything around me of His goodness and mercy.
Carissa
Yes indeed....
ReplyDeletewhat HOPE we have in Christ!!
Many Blessings~ Jen
hi there. just found your blog from a comment you left on 'cultivating home". i think it is really neat that you and your sisters are writing a blog together... such encouragement to others who want to be that close with their sisters. :)
ReplyDeleteanyway, just wanted to comment about the 1880 to 1950 time period of literature. there is lots of junk but there is SOOO much good from that time... especially up to about 1915. lamplighter publishing republishes books from that time and only the great ones: Christian character, storyline, etc. they are fabulous! i've also found many books in antique shops from that time and just glancing through them find that they are worth the money. :) maybe it's the liberal college picking only the yuck stuff?
anyway, thanks for encouraging other girls in their walk with Him!
in Christ, alex