Navigating challenging times

I saw a program about a couple who had a daughter with CRPS. During a relapse, they took her to a children's hospital only to be accused of abusing their daughter because of the type of medication they were administering to her. This became a dreadful case between the family, child protection services and off course the courts. The emotional toil of it all led the mother to take her own life leaving behind the poor family. I guess to her, it was the only way of saving her daughter from the foster care system. I still cannot get this story out of my mind.

The world we live in is without troubles and it’s fair to say that we all have our share of challenges.

Whilst I don’t encourage a victim mindset, there are times when we go through valleys and various challenges.

In my own experience, here are a few things I've learnt about God during my challenges:

1. I have experienced some of my most intimate moments with God in my season of hardship.

2. They have made me aware of my need of a loving God.

3. They have given me a deeper understanding of God's love for me.

4. They led to something good, even if it was different from my expectations.

5. They reminded me that this world is not my home.

6. They led me to focus on things that were truly important.

5. Most importantly, I found rest in him.

whatever you may be facing this season, take some time to rest and BE KIND to yourself. Most importantly, never let go of the truth that you KNOW a GOD who LOVES you dearly.

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”