Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Mar 22
Lessons from Loss
Mourning my son’s death has taught me that vulnerability connects us to others. We live in a social media dominated world where we post pictures of the beautiful places we visit, the exciting events we attend, and the interesting people we know. There is nothing wrong with sharing these highlights, as long as we are honest about the lowlights too.
It is easy to give the impression that everything is fun and exciting. We get a lot of followers that way. We are admired and envied. But on every life some rain falls. When I am honest and open about the rain and storms in my life, I find authentic connection with others. In shared pain we discover the compassion to help one another. Honest sharing and active listening are the seedbed for healing and the renewing of our lives and our relationships.
Remember, Jesus said: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). Sharing the fullness of our life experiences, the highs and the lows, is the path to solidarity, comfort, and peace.
Yours in Christ,
Marc
