“And now my life drains out, as suffering seizes and grips me hard.” (Job 30:16 MSG)
Suffering is an unwelcome house guest. She barges into your life unannounced. She sucks up all your energy and leaves a mess everywhere. She encroaches into every room and spreads her stuff all over your furniture. She uses your personal things without permission. She stays too long and expects you to attend to her whims. You wish you could ask her to leave, but once she moves in, she seems to be in control.
How do you deal with a horrific house guest that you cannot get rid of? You try to minimize her power over your life. Don’t give her a set of keys. Set boundaries. Do not let her spread her misery into every area of your life. Don’t rearrange your life to accommodate her demands. Even though it is upsetting, confront her when necessary.
When it becomes difficult to handle Suffering on your own, it is best to let your Roommate deal with her. If you live with God, you can let Him take over. God can manage things that you can’t manage on your own.
“In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” (John 16:33 MSG)
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