Life is hard. Life is complicated. Life is painful. Life isn't fair. We all have to learn these things the hard way. I remember the events that taught me these lessons. They did happen over a good amount of time, but to me they seemed like dominoes; one tumbling right after another as I stood and watched helplessly. Actually, I felt like all of those dominoes at once. I felt like the one crashing to the ground at the beginning, and I felt like the one at the end, waiting for my turn, knowing it was coming closer and closer, yet never knowing when it would strike.
I still feel that way. Only now I know what it feels like to be a dominoe; I know how much it hurts when you are suddenly knocked to the ground with no warning, no chance to brace yourself. So, I keep myself braced. I curl up in a ball so I can roll with the punches instead of fall flat on my face.
Is that really the way God wants me to live my life, hiding from it? I think not. Jesus faced the hungry crowds, Jesus took the spiteful taunts, Jesus looked the crippled children in the eye...and then did something about their situation.
So, how does God want us to respond to pain? Tell me what you think and I will post my thoughts on this a little later. :)
Life is indeed full of hurt and pain.
ReplyDeleteBut many times God allows these hard times to grow us and to mature us. Also He send them to teach us lessons. Like trusting in Him no matter what! Giving the hard thing to Him instead of carrying them on our own.
I don't know why, but I do have a Google account but it used my bros. when I commented on your blog! Sorry about that! : )
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LUV
Sarah
Oh I knew it was you, don't worry. :)
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