Why do we suffer? Why do we go through hardships? Why does one seemingly have horrific hardships, unbearable, breakable, life threatening life trials while others seemingly breeze through life?
I’ve watched so many of those I care and cared about suffer unimaginable suffering. Loved ones crying on my floor, asking, “Why? ... why me?” ... I never had an answer, I didn’t know.
Then again, why was I put through suffering? Why was I beaten at the age of one, that put me in the hospital and momentarily taken away from my family? Why was I abandoned by those closest to me? Why was my trust broken by the man of my dreams? Why was I made to suffer while “they” lived their happy little lives in bliss? WHY?!
Why? Why me? Me ... because of them. Because I was made to suffer, and because I am who I am - a God fearing woman of faith - I am able to be there for those who are going through what I’ve gone through. I am able to listen with better understanding, better conscience, better compassion ... because I was made to suffer and I took that suffering as lessons, as things placed in my way to make me a stronger, no, a better woman, I was and am able to be there for my loved ones.
Suffering will always be relevant in our lives. No life lives without suffering. It’s how we take that suffering and grow from it so we can help the next soul who may go though the same thing. We were placed here to support one another, to love one another, and to be understanding of one another.
My friends, if you are suffering, no matter to the extent or the reason, you’re not alone. Please, reach out to those around you; a friend, a family member, a pastor, a mentor, someone you trust. If you don’t know of someone who suffered with what you’re stuffing with ... find someone you trust. Trust that you’ll be lead to the person you need right at this moment.
Just as God sent a random friend to my door while I was preparing to take my life all those years ago ... so will He provide for you however you need.
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