Carl was in a funk. Almost every waking moment he was constantly seeking out our attention. It had gotten to be pretty annoying in the last couple of days. It didn’t make any sense. We were home more now than ever before. He was getting a long walk every day and receiving more treats than usual. So why was he so needy?
So often, everything on the outside looks great. We all have a tendency to look at others and think that they must have a perfect life based on the things they possess and the situation they are in. But just like Carl, many times our peace doesn’t come from what is on the outside but what lies deep within our souls.
The times when an unexplained dark cloud sweeps over our lives can be the most difficult. It is easier to travel through hard times when you are sharing the circumstance with others. We can all huddle together and know that others can relate to what is happening. But it is when we have an internal mood pass through, that life feels like you are on your own.
No one likes to be alone in their sorrow and the gut wrenching feeling that comes with it. We can easily deny the feelings but everyone experiences it at some point in their lives. When this overwhelming emotion takes residence in our bodies, we should look to the one that can sympathize with us.
Jesus had been with God since the beginning. They had been together from the start. But in order for us to be able to have a relationship with God, Jesus had to separate himself from his father.
It is hard to fathom the deep hurt that Jesus and God felt to be a part. It was such a devastating experience that God turned the day into night. In the darkness, Jesus cried out “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 26:46 Words that demonstrate how hurt He was as He left this world alone.
Jesus wants us to know that He has been alone and knows the feelings that accompany this state of mind. His willingness to experience isolation from his father was done so that we would choose to call on Him when we are grieving in silence.
As I wrote this, I felt the need to go and spend some time with Carl. I felt he wanted to know that he was loved so I sat on the couch with him. As I petted his soft coat and spoke to him, he seemed to appreciate the attention I was giving him. In the same way, we can receive what we need if we converse with God and use His word to encourage us out of the rough times.
Another great article Cora, if one of your readers is facing a challenge, Stephen Ministry is free one on one Christian care, many churches have this ministry but if they are not affiliated with a church Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian had an active and supportive Stephen Ministry program and happy to help anyone in need.
Liz, thanks for the information. Sometimes, we don’t know where to turn when we are in need. I appreciate this information!
Just what I needed TODAY!! Thank you, Cora! The Lord speaks through you to me so many times!! Love you, Kathleen
On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 12:59 AM The Adventures of Carl wrote:
> coradarrah posted: ” Carl was in a funk. Almost every waking moment he was > constantly seeking out our attention. It had gotten to be pretty annoying > in the last couple of days. It didn’t make any sense. We were home more now > than ever before. He was getting a long walk every” >
Thank you for your kind words. God has been so gracious to me by giving me these words. I appreciate God for allowing me to get to know you!