Audrey Hepburn's words, "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other," strike me deeply. In a world that constantly promises easy fixes, I've found myself, like many others, caught up in the endless search for the perfect solution to life's problems. We spend countless hours and money on diets, self-help books, and endless Pinterest boards—hoping to find that one method, that magic formula, that will make everything fall into place. I've been there, scrolling late into the night, convinced that the next piece of advice will finally help me organize the clutter, perfect my relationships, or feel more in control. The temptation of a quick fix is powerful, especially when life feels overwhelming.
I think about how Christian bookstores are lined with books that promise happiness and holiness, packaged in a way that makes it sound easy. There's something comforting about believing that life can be as simple as following a set of rules—like a math equation where if I do A and B, I'll always get C. I've often wanted life to be that predictable. For a while, it even felt like it could work. I've followed the steps, applied advice, and felt like I had things under control for a season. But then life happens, and it doesn't take long before the unpredictability sets in. I'm reminded that people aren't numbers and life doesn't follow a formula.
No matter how hard I try, I cannot find the perfect path. Life, especially when it involves relationships, is messy. It's uncertain, unpredictable, and, quite honestly, exhausting.
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The loss of my child shattered any belief I had in a predictable life. No book, formula, or comforting advice could have prepared me for that kind of heartbreak. It's a pain that defies logic, and searching for answers or shortcuts in those moments feels futile. What I've come to realize is that life isn't about finding the perfect solution. It's about relationships. My relationship with God, with the people I love, and even with myself are the things that matter.
In Ephesians 4:2-3 (MSG), Paul reminds us that life is about walking God's path with humility and love. He calls us to pour ourselves out for each other, to notice differences, and to be quick to mend fences. That's what life is really about—not chasing some unattainable perfection but showing up for each other with all our messiness and imperfections.
Audrey Hepburn was right—holding onto each other is the best thing we can do. It's in those relationships, those moments of love and connection, that we find real meaning. Life will never be perfect, but walking the road together with love makes it all worth it.