So the other day I was talking to God and sort of apologizing because some days I have failed to pray and/or think about people who are experiencing problems, struggle in life or who just seem sad.
I had gotten caught up in "feeling bad" when I thought about them or their situations and let's face it there are some pretty sad parts of people's lives. I felt like I was drowning in an emotional sea.
As I was talking with Him, I said "God its just that sometimes I have to avoid thinking about all the terrible sadness in this world. It hurts too much." Then it struck me....if I was "touched" or "hurt" or affected by just the few people and situations that I knew of, how utterly heartbroken Jesus must feel at times. (I know, I know He is not the same as me and undoubtedly doesn't get despondent as He knows more about where all this is going) Yet at the same time, this thought, this concept of how sad we can be for others seemed to link me more closely to Jesus. It allowed me to see, to feel, just for a bit how some of our decisions and paths might appear to Him.
I decided to pray more in the form of God's guidance and healing and support rather than allow myself to dwell on all the little details of some situations. God whispered to me and I heard him. Sadness cannot be allowed to engulf me or my prayer life. I must trust that God's grace, support, and love will bring light to the darkness.
Hugs to all of you. May you feel God's loving embrace every day.
