Comfort for Others or Myself?

I have never really think of trying to put a positive spin on the negative things that happen in my life. Do you? I guess if I took the time and thought really hard about it, I do find how the bad things happening in my life can be somewhat therapeutic and comforting  to others who may be experiencing similar things.  I can positively be praiseworthy or I can join others in shedding tears of sadness. It is just nice to not have to go through it alone.To have someone with you who can understand what you are going through always helps! Maybe that person can truly empathize with you?!

I can recall meetimg a young woman who also had Multiple Sclerosis, and she had just found out of the disease.  So, you can imagine how devastating her mood was.  I wasn't being preachy, but I was just listening and I hope she heard the positive aspects that were going on in my life, since I had this disease as well.  I remember suggesting to her that she think of what God has blessed her with, because it could definitely be worse.  I really do hope she was listening and was encouraged.
I wasn't sure if she was a true believer.  But, I believe that maybe I was allowed this illness so I can show and tell others how God delivered me when I was down when I initially became aware I also had this disease.

I know I don't have remotely enough money to have the best personal trainers for MS  or even have the right amount of money for the best medications or treatment, but I do have my faith to hold on to.  And, I know that I was allowed this source of suffering for reasons I just don't know. I am blessed with medicine and treatment that is really very helpful to me.  And, I do have awesome doctors that I really get along with and appreciate very much.

I truly would definitely not be opposed to speaking with others suffering from this chronic illness.  Because, believe me I know how similar people may be feeling.  And, I want them to be encouraged
and to realize that it's not the end of the world.  It really isn't. Only if the Lord wills it, will I be that of
 a motivational speaker that is.

Now, I want to put myself on the other side. Meaning, maybe I am the one who could use an ear to hear my heartaches.  I could very much appreciate speaking to someone who can understand what I am going through too right?  Without elaborating on too much detail, I want to share an instance that seriously devastated me.   There weren't many others that could relate to the experience I had.  But one person did. And, I could remember the encouragement in her voice. It was so nice to speak to her and hearing that although this bad thing happened, for her in the in the end after  all the heartache had passed, her trust that God would bless her became a reality. Hearing that really gave me hope for the future and it was a great reminder that with God anything is possible!

So, whether you are the one who is doing the encouraging or maybe you are the one needing the encouragement, I do believe God will bring people your way and it truly does feel like a blessing!

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ NIV)