With all these things going on, it is easy to see how one can feel helpless, sadness and pain. It is also hard to know what to do to help others.
I am very grateful for my life. Sure, I go though hard things, we all do. Some of us seem to go through harder things than others. One thing I have learned, though, is part of learning from the hardships we go through is our attitude toward them. We all know, whether we want to admit it or not, these hard times are also times for us to grow and become stronger and wiser. We can choose to feel sorry for ourselves, or we can say to ourselves, "What can I learn from these hard times?"
I know of several families going through some very difficult times. A friend of mine has a grandson who is very sick. He was born 4 months premature, and has been in the hospital is whole life of 5 months. He is a little fighter. He has a tube where his nutrition from, and will probably have it for the rest of his life. There are other things that this innocent little guy is dealing with. He has known nothing but pain and hospitals. Even though this family struggles, they have a very strong faith in their Lord and Savior.
A close family member of mine has been dealing with stage four cancer. He learned of this about a year ago, and we all know that his time is running short. He has a beautiful family. They have a strong faith in the Lord. Even though they are saddened for what is to come, they have accepted it...no matter what. He is only 54, but he has lived a very full life, and he feels closer to the Lord than he ever has.
The third family I would like to mention is my daughter in law's family. Several years ago, they lost their home and business to the devastating Camp Fire in California. They were one of 27,000 people who fled their homes in Paradise, California. There was nothing left of this beautiful town. When I first heard of this, I couldn't believe it. I have so much empathy for them. They have taught me something though. This family, just like the ones mentioned above, have a very strong faith in their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Yes, they are saddened about the loss of their home and business, but they are content with their life. They know that everything will be fine.
So what do these people have in common? Their belief in Jesus Christ, and His love for them. Each one of these families are going through something that is devastating, yet, they have put it into the Lord's hands, because He knows. He knows what we can handle, and that the things we are put through are for our growth. They are there for us to learn and gain wisdom. Hard time are there for us to be able to help others.
Yes, the world is in turmoil right now. Many people are suffering. I wish I could help each and everyone one of them, but that is an impossible task. For one thing, not everyone wants to be helped, and as far as the ones that do want help, it is too overwhelming for one person to do it all. But!!! There is one way I can help. One way that little ole ME can help, and that is to pray. Pray for the people who are suffering. Pray for the people who don't know their Savior. Pray for the people all over the world. They are our brothers and sisters. We have a HUGE, worldwide family, and thinking, praying and having empathy for them is a way to help. I know many might think that this is no help, but it is. I feel very blessed that I know my Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope and pray, that if and when that day come where I go through my hardships (because we all do), that you will pray for me, because, you know.....sometimes that is all anyone can do. But!!!! Prayer is a very big help.
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