There are many forms of suffering but I will consider just one this morning.
Knowing that you have been the cause of someone´s suffering and that there is
nothing that you can do to alleviate it, can cause you to suffer in return.
Of course, there are those throughout history that have wreaked havoc and
pain on millions of innocents through wars and other turmoils.
Recently, the world has suffered and is still suffering the effects of the Covid
virus. There is the suffering of those who have been infected and died, more
than four million globally. There is also the great suffering of those who were
unable to say "goodbye" to their loved ones, due to the confinement, and this
has been so painful for them.
Life thrusts many changes upon us and we are left to come to terms with
them as best as possible. In general, we have proved to be stalwart and
adaptable, and with little choice to be anything else. The suffering that these
changes bring can also be the teachers of great lessons to be learned.
Being philosophical about suffering is one thing but being practical about it
is something else, especially when there is help at hand if only we can
remember to reach out for it. If you have been the cause of someone´s
suffering and you are suffering as a result, then turn to the One who can take
away your pain and also from the one you hurt.
You can involve your Indwelling in the everyday things of your life and when
you call upon Him, as you enter the stillness, the peace you seek will come
and each time you do this your faith and trust and love for Father will grow
to become your normal daily pleasure.
Lemuel
