This week has unquestionably made my list of "worst weeks ever."
There were a million things that hit me simultaneously, a combination which seemed too much to bear, but these are the trials that Heavenly Father has seen fit for me to have at this time, so I know that in all actuality, the load can & will be borne.
What would the Lord have me learn from this?
-The depth of the suffering in the world around me?
-My power to effect others for good?
-The contrast between joy & pain?
-My own strength?
-The strength of the Lord to sustain?
-The roads I don't want to travel myself?
-The awesomeness of the timetable of God?
-The patience it takes to endure?
Maybe it's all of these things,
maybe it's something else entirely, but rest assured, time will tell.
I listened this week as friend after friend poured out their soul to me.
I listened as their burdens became my own.
I listened as anger & disappointment filled my heart towards those who hurt them.
I listened as love overwhelmed my very being.
Tonight, my heart goes out in prayer for them all.
Tonight, I pass the burden to One more equipped to bear the load.
Tonight, my tears are not in vain, I am certain,
for tomorrow will be better & I will NOT be alone.
3 comments:
Jenny,
I've had one of those weeks recently too, not anything I'm willing to post publicly, but I have asked myself many of the same questions as to what the Lord wants me to learn from recent experiences that seem pointlessly awful. Sometimes though the biggest lesson is that He is there and so is His love, despite the trials and difficulties. I have felt this recently and I hope you can too. Love- Sarah
Thanks, Sarah. You are awesome. I'm feeling a little better now.
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