Pain, suffering, sickness, brokeness. Yup. its part of our lives. No I do not think it is increasing, but we sure get wind of tons and tons of it. So what do we do with it? what do you do when people you love are hurting and sick and dying and suffering?
So here is what I do: ready? :) first I climb up on my Abba Father's lap. (God) I talk to Him and cry with Him when it hurts to hear and hurts to see so much pain. I feel so much of peoples pain and this the first thing I have to do.
Do you know what He does? loves me, comforts me and I remember again that all is well with my soul in His lap. (or Presence if you prefer) I stay there until I am at peace and ok with my world and all the fragments and broken parts. I stay there and think on what He says (words in the Bible) and what He whispers in my ear. I stay in His lap. Like any child, once my tears are wiped away I get down and back to life but I know He is within and all around me, leading me, loving me, holding me.
Second, I try to NOT give any advice to those who are hurting. Do you know what kind of stupid advice I can give when I am trying to fix someone???? it is seriously a very good thing I am not God. its embarrassing to think of all the stupid things I have said in my life.
So yea. My focus is to look at that person and ask my Heavenly Papa just exactly how I can love that person best. Its not always a burning bush kind of answer mind you. But then I step out and do what comes to me and trust HE loves me and them. That is it...so
what do I do when its me in the storm???
do the first step. Climb up on His lap and stay there until the storm is over. Read His words, say them and thank Him that He is my Dad and Creator and sent Jesus for me and that He is not worried at all. That is a very comforting thought. If I find a promise in the Bible then its for me no matter what. This can be SUCH GOOD NEWS!!!
if you have trouble finding His lap, let me know and I will ask my Dad to help you. cuz there is plenty of room on His lap for all of His kids.
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Oh my! And I've been so exhausted emotionally giving...to hurting people; at work, friends. I've been thinking I need a vacation! Which I do! But it's not til the end of August. For NOW.. I need to climb up in His lap! Thanks (((Barb))). Love you.
Barb-You are so awesome! I just love you dearly. Always focusing on HIM! I aspire to do this! Keep praying for me as I know you do and I shall continue on in prayer and friendship with you. Don't know what I'd do without you!
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