Showing posts with label sorrow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sorrow. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tuesday Tidbit: “To live the pain with hope”


Here’s your 15 seconds of inspiration, 
your Tuesday Tidbit:


“Often we discover the joy in the midst of the sorrow. 
I remember the most painful times of my life 
as times in which I became aware 
of a spiritual reality much larger than myself, 
a reality that allowed me to live the pain with hope. 
I dare even to say: 
‘My grief was the place where I found my joy.’” 
Henri Nouwen

In taking time to reflect on your life, have you, too, discovered joy in the midst of your sorrow?

Did God help you live with pain and hope at the same time?

Perhaps you, like Henri Nouwen, can say, “My grief was the place where I found my joy.”



Make time to think about Henri’s words 
and then write your story. 
Your story matters. 
Your words are important. 
Someone grieving needs to know your story 
and grasp hold of hope.