I needed this laugh today. It reminds me that every single one of us have problems and difficulties. What might have me overwhelmed and completely underwater, might be just a puddle for you. None of us are alike. And, just because I handle my stuff differently than you do, doesn't make either one of us weak or unfaithful.
I had an experience several years ago that I remember. I was really struggling with depression. (sometimes I think that struggle is pretty much never-ending)! One of the people that I worked with expressed criticism that I could profess to be a woman of faith, and yet not seem to have to faith to view my own world differently. It was pretty devastating at the time, as I really do try and strengthen my faith every chance I get. However, I have learned that the amount of faith you have, does not destroy depression and discouragement. Sometimes it can help you through the process a little bit faster, but it does not destroy it.
I really have wished and prayed and studied, hoping that somehow faith would overcome this thorn in my side, but the answers have been slow in coming. This is something that I have struggled with all my life. As much as I wish I could put it aside, I have learned that it is constantly with me. Having faith, does not and never has lessoned the depression. Having faith, gives me the strength to push through even when my head can't see the way. It gives me the chance to overcome my fears and my nightmares. It doesn't change the problem, but it does change me.
We can't judge anyone else by our standards. What may seem as naught to you, might be a huge gap to me. What might take all my strength to walk across, might just take you a hop and a skip. I have learned that my problems are not worse than yours, and yours are not necessarily worse than mine. Our problems just are. They are a result of our choices, others choices, or just something that life has given us to endure. As we struggle through them, we will find the blessings. Maybe not quite how we imagined, but they will be there.
I believe that I have a loving Father in Heaven who has not left me here to be alone in my trials, but rather has sent those along the way to give me the courage to keep marching on. I believe that we all go through "stuff", and that stuff gives us purpose, compassion and understanding. Sometimes, okay, oftentimes, it is very hard, but still it can be done. We can get through anything as long as we know that He has us by the hand and does not let go. We can walk on through Him. We can make it because of Him. In our trials, We can become His.
I had an experience several years ago that I remember. I was really struggling with depression. (sometimes I think that struggle is pretty much never-ending)! One of the people that I worked with expressed criticism that I could profess to be a woman of faith, and yet not seem to have to faith to view my own world differently. It was pretty devastating at the time, as I really do try and strengthen my faith every chance I get. However, I have learned that the amount of faith you have, does not destroy depression and discouragement. Sometimes it can help you through the process a little bit faster, but it does not destroy it.
I really have wished and prayed and studied, hoping that somehow faith would overcome this thorn in my side, but the answers have been slow in coming. This is something that I have struggled with all my life. As much as I wish I could put it aside, I have learned that it is constantly with me. Having faith, does not and never has lessoned the depression. Having faith, gives me the strength to push through even when my head can't see the way. It gives me the chance to overcome my fears and my nightmares. It doesn't change the problem, but it does change me.
We can't judge anyone else by our standards. What may seem as naught to you, might be a huge gap to me. What might take all my strength to walk across, might just take you a hop and a skip. I have learned that my problems are not worse than yours, and yours are not necessarily worse than mine. Our problems just are. They are a result of our choices, others choices, or just something that life has given us to endure. As we struggle through them, we will find the blessings. Maybe not quite how we imagined, but they will be there.
I believe that I have a loving Father in Heaven who has not left me here to be alone in my trials, but rather has sent those along the way to give me the courage to keep marching on. I believe that we all go through "stuff", and that stuff gives us purpose, compassion and understanding. Sometimes, okay, oftentimes, it is very hard, but still it can be done. We can get through anything as long as we know that He has us by the hand and does not let go. We can walk on through Him. We can make it because of Him. In our trials, We can become His.
No comments:
Post a Comment