Silver Lining

So for the first time since 7th grade i received counseling. I am not one to open up about the deep sad and angry feelings that I may have. But after visiting a church service in Clayton, i realized that I was holding in some emotions that were doing some serious eating away at my soul...like Golden Corral buffet style. How do i know this? Well briefly:
---my spiritual side was hurting...less convo with God, less reading of the Bible, we are talking almost non-existent.
---my relational side was bad...i became very short tempered, lost passion for some things that i am VERY passionate about, and started withdrawing from my peeps (the human ones, i already ate the marshmellow ones).
Emily became worried (cuz she's a woman) and urged me to go see my buddy Craig. And it was a good experience. It was something I needed. God did work, son!

Its been six weeks since my gma's murder...and I am doing okay with it, but still not quite over it. I am wayyyy better than i was. The anger has calmed, the sadness has calmed, but I have my moments...but the fact that I have come this far gives me hope that I am getting back to the old Gaddy...and thats a good thing.

The challenge here is to find the silver lining. Romans 8:28 says: we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called. according to his purpose. Is this true? Can a murder, or divorce, or car accident really be something good?

Well, yea! Heck, why not? Think about it in the long run. Because of my gma's murder, I am better able to relate with other people's tragedies, understand some reasons behind addictions, and able to help people with their grief in future situations.

So where is the silver lining in your situation? How is God trying to make a good thing out of your tragedy? And are you letting him?

Until Next Time....