When it hurts to care – Psalm 31:7
Psalm
31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my
troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.
One of God’s gifts to me is the ability to care
about and pray for those who are ill. But right now, my mother is at the end of
her life, and another key person in my life recently received bad health news. I
also follow the Facebook journey of a courageous 12-year old girl, Jessie Rees, who
suffered from two inoperable brain tumors. She passed away a few days ago. I am
sad.
But it’s interesting that in my sadness, I’ve come
to appreciate how God works my faith steps. Before I decided that God’s purpose
for me was greater than my own purpose, I had a hard time being close to people
because it hurt that they might die or leave me. God opened my understanding
(and healed me) so that I could come to terms with that and step into the gifts
of compassion he planned for me.
I started to feel that familiar hurt earlier this
week after visiting with Mom’s medical team and then learning of the child’s
passing. But it’s just like the Lord to order my steps because I returned to a
powerful hospital ministry over the weekend. I also realized that I have to lay
my burdens on the Lord. I can’t do it on my own.
Whenever you feel like it hurts too much, remember
that the Lord cares about the anguish of your soul. Go to him.
wow..my mom had to go back to the hospital. thanks for reminding me I cant do this on my own but to cast my cares to HIM!
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God bless you! Don't leave God out of life.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to you.
ReplyDeleteBlanca, many of us who have cared about people know exactly what you're feeling. But thank you for taking the time to share and express it through your own life.
ReplyDeleteThe text you chose is very encouraging. May the Lord carry you through this difficult season. And may he share his heart and life through your writings and presence with loved ones. Blessings.