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“He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.” 2 Corinthians 1:4.
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I can make myself invisible. All I need to do is deliberately limit my interaction with people to possibly zero. There are clever but easy ways to do this. I ignore text messages. I avoid phone calls. I can even play sick to stay home. Once, I skipped going to the church, Presto! I’m invisible! All it takes is a little creativity and imagination.
You can say, I burrow a hole for myself to keep everyone else “OUT“. I guess that’s how I process whatever troubles me. I just don’t feel like talking to people, thinking nobody would truly understand. So I retreat to my hole. Most of the time, I have my own pity party. Wallowing in my pain, I wail inside, “WHY ME?! WHY? God, please take away my problems. Either that or make me numb all over.”
But God would do neither. He allowed me to suffer pain and brokenness, so I can find comfort in His embrace. And most of the time, His embrace comes from people who suffered as I did and received comfort eventually.
When I turn invisible, I miss God’s point. He wants me to be His arms of comfort to others who are hurting. To do that, I need to be visible. To find comfort first. Afterwards, to comfort others.
God can use your sad experience to bless other people. Let your story bring comfort to others. Reach out to those who are experiencing the same thing.
That is absolutely true…a very empowering piece, papaleng, thank you very much.
Very good points about how easy it can be to become invisible. I guess during those times you need to just sit back and unwind, and it appears that you have this under control. I guess you suffer a little depression? But with Gods help you seem to overcome it and then move on.
It is through Gods Love the we all succeed.
Awesome piece
How true, very well expressed.
Yes, very empowering and well-written my friend.
I like to be invisible. I think after forty years of teaching children, I revel in peace and quiet. A great article for making one think more about others.
Christine
Very nice. I too like to become “invisible” at times.
really interesting. I wanna be invisible too.
Well said, papaleng.
Very well said..
Spoken from the heart. You do spread your love around in wonderful ways. I thank you.
So true a powerful piece.
Very well written – thank you for sharing
When life takes its toll, we have to find ways to alleviate our suffering. When suffering becomes unbearable, we sometimes ask ourselves what’s the point of prolonging life. You have made a point there kabayan, being strong and showing our loved ones how we have accepted our fate with an open heart brings hope to others in the same situation. I wish you could find some miracle to lessen your pains if any. With Him everything is always possible.
I knew you have greater faith to change the “s” in invisible to “c” adding an “n” before it to make you invincible.
Well put, papaleng. We become more empathetic when we experince pain and suffering.
Very inspiring thanks you, kuya,
Very truth,life experience must shared to support others.
Invisibility can be good sometimes, aye? Great write, very well put!
I remember reading not long ago that our greatest pain will be our greatest ministry.
Inspirational and comforting article.
very powerful and uplifting message…