REFLECTIONS ON PAIN: Last night I had an encounter with pain many of you can relate to: I peeled myself from my recliner, turned off the lights, and stumbled toward bed. Thats when it happened: The crunch of my bare toes against the leg of a heavy piece of furniture! Now I have lived through some long term and excruciating pain in my life, but all of that pain becomes almost impossible to remember at the moment of toe/furniture impact. I know that I am bringing vivid memories to mind for many of you right now. Sometimes when we hear of someone else’s pain, we can really relate to it, and are directed to an attitude of empathy and compassion. At other moments, it is hard not to judge or trivialize someone else’s pain-- especially when we feel as if we have been through something much worse. We can even be tempted to tell our story in a well intentioned, but somewhat misguided attempt to convince the wounded that his or her pain is going to be easy to work through. The truth is, when the wounded person is at or still near their point of impact, our story is not likely to be helpful, or even heard. Of course this concept applies directly to sources of emotional pain. I realize that I am blogging on FB again, but I will dare to take this a step further. What rises up in you more quickly in someone’s time of pain—a simple act of sympathy, or the desire to tell your own story? If you are more tempted to tell your own story, there is a good chance you have never sought proper healing for yourself. I am not pointing a finger here. I am in fact a little embarrassed to admit that I am speaking from years of experience. In recent years, I have had some amazing encounters with the healer of my soul. I am hungry for more. Today, I am praying that for all of you. I hope you are finding ways to encounter God’s healing touch. https://youtube/watch?v=amEntTOmwMA
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:03:56 +0000
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