We all have “issues”

I wish I could tell you how many times I have told someone this…

“We ALL have issues…”

Some people’s issues are easily seen and some people’s issues are hidden…

But regardless, we all have them.

Some issues are not hidden; maybe not embarrassing… but still heavy.

Maybe it’s sickness, or a sick family member… and while there may be no reason you feel to hide this, the burden is still great on your soul.

But maybe it is an issue that the world can’t just “see”… maybe it’s a burden that you carry without the world knowing…

A child that didn’t make good choices, a spouse that didn’t make good choices, or ones self…

Maybe it’s trouble within your family that goes unspoken of in public…

Whatever the issue… friend, let me tell you… we ALL have them… maybe different, but still, they ARE heavy.

Here’s the thing about “issues”:

God never promised we wouldn’t have them. Actually he tells us we will. But he does promise us something better…

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

I will never be able to tell you all of the reasons for your pain, but I do know that God uses all of it for a greater purpose.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

In your weakness, God shows His strength if you will lean into Him. He wants to take your burden.

I pray that you know that regardless of your “issues”, you are loved by a God that sent His son to die for you. Jesus covered every single one of those issues when he went to the cross. Regardless of how embarrassing or heavy they may seem right now, God knew them all before they ever came to be, and He still chose you to be His child.

And as a friend…a true friend that loves you and wants you to feel free of suffering… let me tell you… your burden may be heavy, but if you give it to God, oh, sweet friend, it is so much easier to carry. ❤️

And in time, JOY eventually finds it’s way back to you… ❤️❤️❤️