Unexpected things come into our lives from time to time, things that might bring great challenges and burdens, or overwhelming grief. These seasons of life can be so disquieting, they threaten to consume us. Don’t’ be lured into that trap!
You can use your troubles or grief to bring healing to others. Those experiences become a rite of passage, joining the ranks with those who have suffered similar ordeals. They offer opportunity to sympathize with others who find themselves facing the same challenges. It makes a great difference when someone who says, “I know how you feel,” really does.
Though we don’t enjoy that portion of the journey, I hope you are thankful that because of your sorrow, sickness, or fear, you have had the occasion to help others along the way. In so doing, we often find that we are the ones who have benefited from the encounter and brought healing to ourselves in the process.
