There were several other issues I was dealing with at the same time that I was dealing with George's death. I cannot discuss them within this blog because they involved several other people whose privacy I wish to protect. But having all this heaped on top of George's death had really led to severe depression, anxiety, and additional feelings of loss.
It was just more than one person should have to deal with. But I have seen over my lifetime that more often than not, that we aren't given one problem at a time to work through. We've probably all heard the saying, "When it rains, it pours." And so it was with me. I remember saying to God, "This is just too much!!"
I had an interesting talk with my doctor just a few weeks ago. I shared with her some of the more current struggles I am dealing with. She is a fellow Christian and we always have a good visit. She said something to me, and my quote may not be exactly correct but close enough that you will get her meaning. "We've all heard that God won't give us more than we can handle, but the truth is, we do get more than we can handle, but not more than God can handle." Did you catch that? Wow! I love that. He wants us to let Him take our concerns, our hurts, our pains, our sorrows to Him. He wants us to learn to depend solely on Him! He is our provider and no one else!
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (NIV).
I hope you will let Him take your burdens today and carry them for you. In doing so, maybe you will be given a glimmer of hope and catch a ray of the
Sunshine After the Storm
Blessings!
Betsy
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all."
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