One cannot live in this world of ours without seeing and experiencing the pain of it. Living in a bubble oneself has built will shield you from seeing and feeling the pain of it for a period of time. I lived in that bubble for a good number of years. Yes, I’d have the painful times I lived through but in order to survive and look happy I’d find my way back into that bubble. Not living in it any longer I hear and feel the pain of what I hear and see. I also know that God is in it for them as I eventually found He was in my own.

These painful times we all have teach us a good deal about ourselves and about this wonderful God who created us and wants us to live for Him. Patience is an important ingredient during these learning times. I find myself needing reminders for my own patience. I want to hurry God along so these ones I work with don’t have to struggle sooooo long. I know there is LIGHT for them which not only allows them to see a future ahead and the reminder of healing for present hurts.

As I write this, one of those I’ve prayed for has called to talk through this hurt for himself. TRUST and FAITH are such key ingredients coupled with PATIENCE.