The Hired Girl

by Laura Amy Schlitz

Now that I work here, I understand how Jane Eyre felt about Mr. Rochester. I don’t mean being in love with him, but finding him more interesting than anybody else at Thornfield Hall.

God loves to grant mercy and forgiveness, but it seems to me that God must be getting awfully tired of me and my problems.

Thank goodness He doesn't get tired of us or our problems.

My soul felt sore and parched, and I imagined His mercy like dew, falling on my soul.