Nov 28 2009
Take a Risk
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “Your hurt is my pain.” Not too long ago I took some time out of my schedule to sit with a precious friend of mine whose wife is struggling with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
My friend informed me that his wife has closed herself off to the entire world. She refuses to let anyone visit her, including her pastor. Nobody can take care of her except her husband. The toll it is taking on my friend is overwhelming.
I want to pray for those people who falsely believe they must carry their burdens alone. We are instructed in 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified):
“Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”
We were not created to handle this life alone. God placed within each of us an innate desire to depend upon Him and His people. He knows every minute detail of our lives and cares deeply when we are hurting.
As Christians, we are part of God’s family. This means there are fellow Christians in your church, in your community and in the world who would count it a privilege to pray for your circumstances. They will not judge you, but instead, will hold you up and ensure you do not fall, they will kneel in prayer with you, they will cry with you and simply be silent if that is what is needed. Please understand that fellow Christians cannot help you if you don’t first take a risk and allow them to love you in the name of Jesus.
Do you need more proof that we are not to walk through this life alone? Read Romans 12:15 (NKJV):
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
When one person in the body of Christ hurts, we all should hurt. Sometimes it feels impossible to reach out to others when we are drowning in despair. During these times, it is fellow Christians who must take a risk, reach out and be the life preserver in someone’s life.
I lost my mother to ALS in Oct. 08, I wish to offer prayer time Klack and his friend. My mother fought the disease for almost 3 years and the last thing she lost was the ability to talk. My mother was a Christian Woman and her husband Bill stood by her side throughout the entire ordeal every day till she passed. I did all I was able to and prayed for the health the entire time she was in a Nursing home till the end. God’s love and the Holy Spirit the only thing that encouraged myself and Bill. She is in a better place now without any pain and is enjoying her time with the Lord.
Michael Smith
Michael,
I’m sorry for your loss and I am sure that you must miss your mom, especially this time of year. It is wonderful that you can rejoice knowing she is celebrating the birth of Christ with our Lord and Savior and no longer experiencing pain. I do pray the Holy Spirit’s continued comfort for you and Bill.
Thank you so much for your comment.
Blessings, KClack