I clearly remember the day my father was killed in an auto accident. The pain and the loss seemed unsurmountable to an 18 yr old senior in high school. Although my friends and family were there, I still felt alone. It was the first time I had ever lost someone close to me. I felt alone, however meeting someone who had also gone through this trial, was a life saver to me. They understood and knew the path to recovery from this type of grief. I would not have made it without their help.
I clearly remember the day that I found out my marriage of 16 years was over. It was devastating on my life, finances, and most importantly my children. I spent a year and a half feeling like nobody understood what I was going through. Pastor's are not supposed to get divorced, they are supposed to be the role model to their communities. It wasn't until God sent a divorced pastor along my path that I finally found what I needed. Someone who understood.
All of us in life need to be understood, need someone who has walked in our shoes. there is strength and comfort in knowing that we haven't been singled out for some cruel cosmic joke played on our dreams and ambitions. We need the strength that only comes from having a partner in life's storms. The bible says that 1 person can put 1000 enemies to flight, and 2 can put 10,000 to flight. There is truth in this statement. Everyone at one point or another needs a partner in the battle.
In our society of rugged individualism, we have lost the understanding that a sense of community, a sense of belonging is important to the human soul. We all need understanding, human touch, a sense that someone really cares.
In my blog I have 2 articles that share the story of going through the storms of life and how you can face it and get to the other side. They are personal reflections by people who have had to face some of the hardest things life throws your way. You can find not only encouragement by reading these articles, but you can possible find a friend and partner to help you through your own storm. There is a way to actually get in touch with people who are walking or have walked through the trials you are walking through.
I know in my own life, finding those types of people were invaluable to me. I hope it is to you!
Blessings!
Pastor Duke
Author Resource:
Pastor Duke is the pastor of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Pine Haven Wyoming and the author of the up and coming premier Christian blog called Taber's Truths. You can find the articles he is talking about there.
The Testing of Our Faith and
I Will Praise You in the Storm
There are over 90 articles located at Taber's Truths. I am sure you will find encouragement and inspiration for your soul.
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