“Only torture will bring out the truth.”
I find this statement to be very true. Sometimes we aren’t even aware of what or how we truly feel unless we are under some kind of pressure. We don’t realize the severity of how grief takes a toll in our lives unless we are faced with it. Not just in the grieving process but in everyday life we are stumped not knowing what truth really is until we are put to a test which many times may cause pain.
We often go through experiences which seem unbearable for the time being, but it’s during that time of pain that we can see what our motives, beliefs, and doubts truly are. It is in those times where we will question and seek answers from wherever possible. Times of doubt will certainly come, and our world may be completely shaken inside out, upside-down and all around. We might not think as we did. All pre-conceived thoughts may be proven false, the small flame of hope we had is no longer lit but all we see is the smoke rising from where it was blown off. Then what about what we believed to be true, should hold tight to what we know to be truth or will that too add to the pain of not knowing what truth is?
In the end, may our hope be on the rock of our salvation; the one who holds us in the palm of his hand. He says we are the apple of his eye and if so, may we be steadfast in knowing that he is and will always be faithful. And even through those times of doubt may we be willing to cry out in all honesty expressing our true thoughts and feelings. By doing so may we come to the realization that he is God no matter where we stand or what circumstance we may be facing.
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ReplyDeleteI have always heard a saying that You never know what is inside the tea bag til You stick it in hot water!
Some times, though it is a sad truth, we do not find out our true worth until we are pressed in hard times!
This point is so true! There is even biblical examples of this. It says in scripture we will be tried by fire. One way to interpret this is that the fire is to burn away our impurities, which might not be so pleasant for the person being tried. In the end, however, what is leftover is what is true and pure and good. There is always something good that comes out of a bad situation even if it isn't recognized right away.
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