Often Christ is found more in the bitter taste of sorrow, worry and melancholy than anywhere else; it is then we become aware of how much He supports each step and moment in our fragile lives.
Why does He reveal Himself most to our hearts at such times?
With hearts and minds laid bare by such turmoil, the world cannot override what we instinctively turn towards. Why do we turn towards Christ when our lives are broken, or sad, confused or vulnerable? Because we know He knows what it is like to suffer, and so will not turn from us. Having been lonely, rejected, and sorrowful Himself, He has infinite compassion upon we who call to Him and cling to Him. He is there to help shoulder the greater share of our grief, worry, vulnerability and sorrow....He carries us in these storms when we could not walk alone.
-Beth Haynes Butler
Why does He reveal Himself most to our hearts at such times?
With hearts and minds laid bare by such turmoil, the world cannot override what we instinctively turn towards. Why do we turn towards Christ when our lives are broken, or sad, confused or vulnerable? Because we know He knows what it is like to suffer, and so will not turn from us. Having been lonely, rejected, and sorrowful Himself, He has infinite compassion upon we who call to Him and cling to Him. He is there to help shoulder the greater share of our grief, worry, vulnerability and sorrow....He carries us in these storms when we could not walk alone.
-Beth Haynes Butler
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