Admittedly, I wrote Angie's bio. She's too humble in my opinion to tout her attributes. She has too many to summarize. Suffice it to say, when going into any crisis, you want her on your team. And on my team she has been. Enjoy this most appropriate Easter guest blog from Angie.
I love you my sweet friend. Happy Easter!
I have always believe there are 2 kinds of people, those who are in counseling and those who need to go to counseling. I have never been to a professional counselor, but I have often sought counseling. Be it from my parents, my husband, friends, or a stranger that did not understand the impact of their words, I have most certainly been in counseling. The definition of counselor is "someone who advises," and we all have a friend or person we call for sound advice or just to listen. Each of us has the "something" that we deal with, we all have struggles. They look different from person to person, but we all have them.
We live in a fallen world and we are not perfect. After all isn't that what Easter is all about? To remind us the Jesus, the One and only, died for us to save us from our sins, to proclaim victory for us and to free us from the sin we cannot escape? John 16:33 says, "...You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world." He died for you and He died for me so that we may have eternal life; a life free of suffering. My pastor said, that when we are suffering we must "live with quiet strength in us that makes people stand up and take notice." Life is not always easy and life is not always fair, but in the end, because of the cross, we will be victorious!
I am standing Natalie; standing in admiration of your strength and determination, standing in awe of your bravery. You are right; God will never waste a hurt. He will use it to glorify Him.
And in all things be thankful...
Happy Resurrection Day!
Angie
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