STILL BLESSED
“Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh.” – Luke 6:21
Blessed. Such a wonderful word!
But to someone who is totally damaged because of a miserable experience, this word has no place in the heart.
Iza, a friend of mine, was in this very situation sometime ago. When her fiancé left her for another girl, she was devastated. She knew she could no longer have him back. She withdrew from everyone and even attempted to end her life.
But there was one thing that Iza did that made a big difference. She
prayed. She cried and offered up the pain of her heart and shouted her
fears to God. She didn’t understand then why God allowed it to happen
but she still clung to Him. Several months of grief, anguish and fear
passed but still she held on to Him.
And after weeping over shattered dreams, God showed her the light at
the end of the tunnel. The family and friends that she was ready to give
up were the people who helped her heal her broken heart. Iza just lost
one guy but not the entire world — not her family, not her friends, not
her future, not a new life. Still, she is blessed. Analiza Obiasca (aobiasca_cute@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness. (Steve Maraboll)
Lord, in Your hands, even my most painful experience can be turned into a blessing. I surrender all my troubles to You.
St. Cyprian, pray for us.
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