Once in awhile, I see a restored 1956 Pontiac and think- What a great car that was! Then, I think some more and I remember a few dents and even some rust. But, oh, how I loved that car (and my family as well). Those days are gone, but the memories of them still remain, so I hold onto them fiercely.
The same is true of faith and trust in God...
Jeremiah, Chapter 6 (WEB)
16 Thus says Yahweh, “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, ‘Where is the good way?’ and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. ...
With God there is comfort and rest; without God is only foolishness.
ps. The photo was taken in 1969, my wife was only 19 and my oldest daughter was about a year old.