I've always tried to be a good listener and have had people come to me to share their burdens on many different occasions. I like being on the end as the listener, not the one who is sharing burdens. I have been significantly humbled in many ways throughout the past few years and it has put me in a position of being the "burdensome" one. Today, I had an experience where I shared some of the burdens I have been carrying for a long time with people that were loving and compassionate. They were the listening ear that I needed, even though I do feel some of my burdens have now become theirs and that is not something I want for them. I have always wanted to be a person that lifts the burdens of others, not add more to theirs. It is not a desirable place to be, but this is where I find myself.
I've heard that God can make a disaster turn to our good if we allow Him to do so. I am hoping that this will be the case for me. I have had a deep struggle with trusting others and God lately and it is taking all that I have to trust at all. I stepped outside my comfort zone today in speaking of my struggles and I want to express my gratitude to the Lord for sending friends who were willing to listen and help me. A listening ear can make all the difference in someone's life. I hope and pray that the Lord can make something useful of me yet.
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