Sometimes life turns upside down in a mere moment, and we are met with intense pain. Other times it comes on like a slow leak which continually drips. We step into a new world we never anticipated riddled with hurt, frustration, and hard stuff to persevere through. We may know “God’s Got This,” yet the pain remains. Will you choose to see the blessings in the unexpected pain?
How about if it is your child’s mental illness?
Typically, I instantaneously begin looking for the good under challenging circumstances. However, when our storm hit and my beautiful children started showing signs of mental illness, it wasn’t so easy.
Finding blessings in the pain of my child’s mental illness seemed ludicrous!
After all, how could a mom find any blessings in the midst of her child’s mental illness? My children suffer, it is unfair, and nothing seems right about it.
Why would anyone go searching for blessings in mental illness? After all, disorders like this can be ugly, complicated, and quite honestly painful for everyone involved.
However, we know God can and will bring good out of terrible hardships.
But we must be willing to look for the blessings in the pain.
It is possible to endure terrible circumstances and find blessings at the same time; one will not cancel the other out. Click To Tweet
Your pain may not be the same as mine. But at some point, we all meet up with the unexpected and life will seem unbearable.
Will you choose to find blessings in the unexpected pain?
Never in a million years did I think or consider I could watch my children suffer and find goodness in my life. It seemed so wrong at first. But then …….
Click here to continue reading and find out what blessings I have found amid the unexpected pain of my children’s mental illness.
I am honored to be sharing my words over on the “God’s Got This” website. Here you will meet an incredible family with a simple but profound message – God’s Got This! They have been instrumental in supporting me through my journey, and they never cease to amaze me with their strength, love, and faith as they travel down a road they never expected. Click here to take you to the website where you will find the entire article.
Looking for God's goodness in the middle of hardship won't wipe away the pain, but it will help you to embrace the unexpected and persevere well. Click To Tweet
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I have a daughter who struggles with mental health issues. I am learning these things and am encouraged to read your post. Thank you.
Jennifer – I am so glad you found my words encouraging. This mental health road is a difficult one for all. I hope your daughter is doing well. We would love to have you join us in our closed Facebook group. It is so lovely to be encouraged by others walking the same journey. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It means so much. Maree
Yes, God is there. He is there in the unexpected, waiting to reveal Himself to us. Waiting to be glorified. He’s there today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year and for generations. Tweeted. Thanks for linking up at InstaEncouragements!
Patsy – Your words are beautiful. I let them wash over me as I read them a second time. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Maree
This is what I am learning as I grow through some ugly things! God is at work even in this, and there’s good to be found in the results of the ugly!
Yes, I agree there is good stuff in the middle of the ugly.sometimes I don’t see it until I pull back a little from it. How about you? Maree
A poignant & inspiring post Maree!
Finding the blessing in unexpected traumatic events is not easy but necessary… especially to go the long haul with our loved ones & for a healthy relationship with the Lord.
Bless you,
Jennifer
Amen! I agree it has been a must for me. Maree
Thank you for this, Maree. I don’t thing there’s any way we can prepare ourselves for the kind of unexpected trauma that comes with mental illness other than maintaining a close relationship with God so we will know we are not facing the trial alone.
For me, a close relationship with God has been vital on this journey. I can’t imagine facing it without Him. I am so grateful I was never alone. Maree
Great topic, Maree! I think one of the hardest things I had to learn is one sentence contained in John 14:27 “I do not give to you as the world gives.”. God gives us everything we need, but not everything we want. It’s hard to learn the difference. Heading over to read the rest of the post.
Laurie, Thank you for adding your thoughts and a pivotal verse to ponder. I am going to spend some time remembering and reading this verse during the week. Thank you. Maree