November 04, 2008 Relational Conflict: How has Jesus helped you
Can I ever relate to this topic. I had a close friend pass away and my boyfriend for years dumped me all in the same year. I was seriously depressed. There aren’t always fast and easy answers to everything. Some things are really hard and it can take time for the wounds to heal. I have to say that I questioned God’s goodness following my friend’s death. It’s hard to understand the loss of someone you love. In that year I learned to trust in God even when the world didn’t make since to me. I reached a point at which I had to decide whether I was going to be offended and mad at God. A good Christian friend of mine gave me a lot of wisdom when she said that I shouldn’t hide my pain and anger from God. Instead, I should wrestle it out with him. So I did. I told God I was mad at him. I told him that I didn’t understand. I spent weeks telling God everyday that I was still mad at him. But, at the end of each time with him I was still able to say that I trusted him still. I know friends who don’t believe you should ever say anything negative to God but he sees all things and he isn’t shocked by what comes out of my mouth. He already saw it in my heart long before. When I was able to be honest with God about my anger, it gave him permission and me room for him to do what he does best – he loved me and healed me. I think that’s the most direct path to healing and wholeness. Is that clear to anyone other than me"
By: Amy Bruckner - November 04, 2008 - Public Category: My Blog
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November 04, 2008 Job Problem: How has Jesus helped you
As someone in her late twenties, I don’t have tons of experience in the job market but I have learned something from studying the teachings of Jesus. I got laid off at a job I totally liked. I was down for months after. I had a hard time dealing with the way they treated me after working there for a couple of years. The reason they laid me off was because I wasn’t willing to relocate to another state. I have friends and family here in Pennsylvania and my friendships meant more to me than my job. I had to decide whether I was willing to change jobs and maybe even have a negative report in my resume contact list to prioritize my friends and family. I prayed about and talked to my pastor and several friends. I decided to put the people I love first and I have no regrets. As it turns out, I got a better job that pays more money and is a better place to work. It can be easy to get all uptight about your job and career and feel like if you make a mistake it is going to cost you for a long time. But if you ask God for wisdom and trust in him taking care of your needs, you have nothing to worry about. Life is too short to be worried about things beyond your control. I hope others join in on the conversation because I value what others have shared here.
By: Amy Bruckner - November 04, 2008 - Public Category: My Blog
