Everywhere I turn I'm hearing stories of sadness, loss and uncertainty. I'll bet you are too. It frustrates me that I really cannot DO anything about any of this. But as I think on this, I realize that I have my own stories of sadness, loss and uncertainty. I realize I have a well that is deep and ever enlarging from which I draw to cope with it all. You do too.
It is both necessary and freeing to share the God given knowledge and wisdom I have accrued through the years of living in the storms of PD. You and I know things about dealing with life's disappointments, that others do not possess. And we must share discreetly and with all discernment and wisdom these roads and inlets of life and living. We must help others who are not as deep into the journey as we ourselves are. We must stand as beacons of light and hope to those who are lost and buffeted by the giant waves and deadly currents of PD.
I am reminded of a time long ago that a certain man named Jesus was awakened by his terrified disciples to ask him for help in the sudden storm that was threatening to take their boat under. They were overwhelmed with fear of the unknown, even though these waters were not unfamiliar. In fear and frustration they cried out to Jesus, asking Him for help, but actually doubting His power to subdue these great winds and waves.
Sound familiar? How many times has PD become a storm of epic proportions in your life, and all you could see was imminent destruction? All you could do was cry out for help.........but doubting that it would ever come?
If you have lived very long with PD, I'm sure you have many stories that you could share - much wisdom and encouragement to impart to others who seem to be going down.......
Don't waste the gifts of wisdom and the bits of light that God has given you by not being thankful for them and sharing with others.
And remember Who it is that calms those terrifying storms. Remember Who it is that keeps you alive and loves you.......and saves you. Remember the name of Jesus. Remember how He has taken the wind right out of the sails and cleared the storm in an instant. There are people around you and in your life who need to know they are not without help. Share with them what you know.
