It doesn't matter who we are or what we portray, life can be hard on the inside. I believe Christ has in mind that it is the job of His followers to be balm for the wounded. It is our responsibility and calling. It also is a humbling honor to be used by Him.
While there are quality mental health and social services available, nothing will ever compare to the body of Christ actually living out the calling He has placed on us. What if we got up every morning and asked the Lord how we could take our shed tears and use them to build up another? What if we decided to get off from our comfortable perch in an effort to understand someone we didn't know (or even like)?
Two nights ago as I was ready to shut my light off and go to sleep, I received an unexpected text message from someone I hadn't seen in quite a while. It was so seemingly out of the blue that I knew it was an intentional gift to me from God. I knew this because that day had been hard and sad. I was hoping to fall asleep quickly in an effort to escape the pain. This person gave me an affirming compliment that touched on a part of me that was feeling especially inadequate. She couldn't have known I needed it, but God did. That is how He likes to love us.
There are people withering all around us on the inside. They may smile, their car may be washed and clean, their shoes might match their purse, but on the inside they are crouched in a corner with their head in their hands trying to protect an aching heart.
We all have something to give and we all have something we need. Can we truly be givers like Jesus has asked us to be? What is it that you have to give? What is it that you have to learn? What is it that you have to share? Think about it. Pray about it. Are we inclusive? Are we humble? Do we speak life?
Hurt people don't necessarily look hurt. They aren't just in sac cloth and bare feet. They are YOU and ME. Church, we have to make the difference BECAUSE THE CHURCH IS WHERE IT'S AT.
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2💗
Written by,
Dee M. Kostelyk
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