and Fully Loved
There’s a feeling to go in protective mode to protect your inner self, and not be fully forthcoming to others about the real person you are concerning sharing the tribulations of sickness and suffering we all experience. There can be a sense of reticence to share with others – for doesn’t everyone have their own share of problems? So we tend to bear pain, worry and anxiety in silence.
This cannot be good for our mental health, acting like we are okay when we’re not. It is so tiring to keep up the stiff upper lip persona when in actuality we need human connection to walk and pray with us as we face our battles. It is so freeing to confide in a trusted group of friends, and that act of caring we receive does wonders for one’s morale, mental health, physical and spiritual well being.
In my life, I chose to share my journey with cancer with others and be open about it. My Church has surrounded me, anointing me with oil and prayers for healing. My family, friends and people I don’t even know prays regularly for me. I thank God constantly for prayers of these caring people because:
“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20 NIV
I encourage you if you are going through a hardship, reach out to people you trust, such as your Church, your family and friends. It is so humbling to hear that you have been placed on prayer lists because their requests are being sent up to the realms of Heaven to God’s throne room.
As we open ourselves up to others we receive the knowledge of others going through their own valley. This is a great opportunity to pray for the person for healing and strength. It is a privilege to pray for others and watch their healing process continue. Plus it does get us out of focusing only on ourselves and to fully love others.
”What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings, and crowned him with glory and honor.” Psalm 8:4-5 NIV