The unfamiliar roads that we find ourselves on throughout the ever changing seasons of our lives can sometimes prove to be unsettling. Situations can overwhelm our souls, leaving our hearts and minds to wander around with a lingering sense of bewilderment and many unanswered questions. A handful of unforeseen developments can leave us simply wondering why.
- A sudden change in the health of yourself or a loved one.
- A storm that just doesn't know when to quiet down. (ie. multiple trying situations happening all at once.)
- Having to adjust to a "new normal" that you were not prepared for.
The last bullet point statement is one that I know has affected absolutely everyone in some way. The Lord has laid a lot of messages on me that pertain to the condition of the heart, and I hope my words will be the light of encouragement that someone's heart needs.
Watching a loved one struggle with their health is one of the hardest trials to witness. Your soul may feel helpless, and you find yourself wishing to carry the burden of their illness for them. The heart you possess may feel every emotion and every thought they experience. The strength of empathy brings about a shared sense of surroundings. An example of this would be the closely bonded relationship that I have with my mother. I can always tell when she's tired, upset, frustrated, or angry. Oftentimes, we'll even share the same thought processes.
I cannot speak for her illness and the specific trials she has experienced, but I do know that struggling health wise can remove the joy right out of you with its powerful venom. Symptoms can be overwhelming on a daily basis , leaving your soul unable to truly be at peace. It's nerve wracking knowing that something isn't quite right with your body and that the best of doctors are unsure of what could be amiss.
You're exhausted and always feeling unhealthy. As a bystander, your loved one also breathes the air of uncertainty and fear.
You both often find yourself asking: Why is this happening?
What do we do?
How can we get through this situation in one peace?
What an encouragement it is to know that the Lord will always provide a remedy for the twists and turns you face. He will always lend a loving and helpful hand to pull you through any storm.
It can be hard to see that wonderful truth through the fog of personal tribulation. Have you ever felt like sometimes you just couldn't catch a break? Have you ever had your faith and patience tested simultaneously?
During those times, I think we as humans naturally wonder why the Lord allows certain trials or the most treacherous seasons to come our way. I believe He uses our circumstances to mold us in unconventional ways for a divine purpose; to reveal to us the almighty strength, the unmatched armor of protection, and the precious love that His sweet grace provides; to grow our faith and reliance upon Him. Oftentimes, He will use what we've been through to provide help to someone else that crosses our path in the future as well. I am the weakest person I know, but Christ has never given me a reason to doubt Him or to wonder where He is in the midst of the sea. 🌼
"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end." (Ecclesiastes 3:11 King James Version)
It is important to remember that life is full of seasons that swiftly bring change. No matter what you're going through, the tough part won't last forever.
Be thankful for those seasons, because you never know what kind of fruit may come from you deciding to trust in Him through a difficult time. 🌺
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." (Psalm 1:3 King James Version)
Hold onto your faith in Him through it all. Even those hard moments. He will hold onto you, and His presence will make all the difference in the world with how your eyes view your surroundings. His guidance will be a much needed light of encouragement and strength along your path. 🌼
That's just who Jesus is. Be still & trust in Him today.💗👐
"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10 King James Version)