How are you supposed to respond when you see someone get shot down? Not literally shot - but shot down in the sense of when something bad happens in life. I know how I might respond if I received some devasting news. But what can you do when you see it taking place in the life of a friend.
This week a dear friend of mine received some life changing information. While my response was ... well, I really didn't have words to speak. I didn't know what questions to ask. I was confused. I was angry. I wondered if this could ever happen to me. As for my friend, their response was not what I expected at all. You see, they have such an incredible perspective on what God is doing in their life. So, while I can imagine there was some initial (and probably some residual) confusion and anger about the situation - they continue to live in the reality that God is in control. And I know they have never questioned that!
Now, what am I supposed to do as one who walks along side of my friend during this time? I want to blame others. I want to shout out about injustice. I was to seek revenge (okay, not really - but I am upset). How right is it of me to respond to the situation in one way, when my friend approaches it in a completely different manner. Am I to follow their example and sit idly by? Or, do I go against their wishes and demand action? I want to honor and respect their decision about how to respond. But it just isn't right!
My question to you - what will be your response be when devastating news comes your way?
My question to myself - Am I truly living a life of faith...step by step?
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- I always enjoy a good laugh. I work with kids, which allows me the freedom to remain child-like. Music and dance go together, always!
4 comments:
"My question to you - what will be your response be when devastating news comes your way?"
I hate that you posted this the same weekend that part of my heart is in Mexico. Sometimes, my mind plays such ugly tricks on me.
I have found in myself that I tend to go to God whenever things are going well, and then when bad or unexpected things happen I tend to take them on myself.
I don't know why that is, and I think that's the opposite of most people, but that's what I do.
Since I have realized that about myself, I have tried to make an effort during the hard times to go to God, but the habit is really hard to break.
Becca--I am the same way. There aren't too many people like that. You're right. Most people are just the opposite.
Isn't this the daily...moment by moment struggle between the flesh and the Spirit? We do what we don't want to do and we don't do what we know we ought to do.
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