The past couple of days have had me reflecting hard core on my life . And recently I've been reflecting on how I react in certain situations. So this post is kind of more on the serious side and doesn't have any memes or pictures... #sorrynotsorry but I hope someone out there will find it helpful or at least uplifting.
OK. I'm going to take the time to talk about LOSS.
For many people, the concept of "losing" typically has a negative connotation. I'll be the first to admit that I do not take well to losing. Losing a game, in a competition or tournament?
how about losing your keys or your dog?! dang.
the dictionary defines losing as a verb meaning to be be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something).
And for most, this deprivation can be unbearable at times. Take "losing" a loved one for example. In what seems to be an instant, you cease to have this crucial personal in your life. If you're like me, your first response is:
"what the freak just happened?!... nonononononono.... wait.... is this real life?... "
reality check?
The reality of a loss is kind of tricky. because it doesn't feel real. can I say that enough? And when you have moments in life that make that loss more apparent, the wound stings a little more. Say you lost your keys.Your mom calls you saying it's an emergency and she needs you to run to the drug store for some medicine.
"crap. where are the keys?!" It's irritating at first only because you need to drive somewhere. they've been lost for a good while and although they have always been an important part of your adult life, you seemed to have adjusted to alternate modes of transportation. That is, until one of your buddies calls asking you for a ride. oh! And then your sister calls ; she left her bag in your car. WHERE ARE THOSE FREAKING KEYS?!
hint: they're lost.
Staying afloat
You start to question the reality in which you are in. Because the reality you know is filled with these major people in your life. And now they're gone. And sometimes it is without warning.
Imagine yourself embarking on a transatlantic voyage. and man, you're excited. It's going great and you even get to go on this nice new ship that has just come out . Oh and did I mention the year is 1912? that's right. I'm using a famous ship in my analogy. ;)
After any trial in life, you learn to realign yourself. you get your bearings straight and you continue on your course in life again until a random Iceberg hits... (psst.. do you get it? )
I think Loss sometimes feels like that Iceberg hitting the Titanic. All of a sudden everything we built up; all of the tiny extra glamorous things we have on board don't matter. All of a sudden you start to panic because your ship is SINKING. HELLO!!!
Isn't life supposed to be safe? How about fair? Predictable?!
Pardon my over-dramatic reference to a tragedy in an attempt to compare it to an emotional tragedy: letting your loss cause you to sink.
QUICK: go read : Matthew 14: 25-32 then come back.
Sometimes I feel like sinking is the best way to describe the depressive emotions experiencing loss can bring. I love the story in Matthew chapter 14. It describes Peter setting out to follow Christ and move towards Him. His course is set towards Christ and then, bam! some waves and winds head his way and he starts SINKING...
I think we too often get depressed and saddened by the fact that our ship is sinking that we become trapped. If we're not careful, we can go down with the ship.
Three words... That's all it takes.
"30. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me."
I've personally gone through trails in two ways. Either completely relying on the Lord or not. Both HURT but only one allows for a healing that is only offered through Jesus Christ.
So I was reminded to more fully rely on the Lord. It's funny how much a day and a life can be turned around by refocusing on what is most important. We're all on a course in life. Make sure you have the right focus.
love ya! And you got this!
Peace and blessins',
gigi
Song of the Day
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