When have you had to step back, re-evaluate and perhaps plot a different course because your life has been disrupted? How were you able to recover and proceed amid the new circumstances? How did your faith help show you what needed to be done?
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About one year ago I lost the love of my life. I devoted my entire self, mind, body and soul, to this man as I love him with all my heart. The pain of the loss was more than I could cope with and I tried to take my own life. In recovery I realized that my mistake was putting a man before God with my devotion and love. God has given me a good and healthy life. He has never deserted me. He will be with me no matter what my age, looks, personality, etc. In trying to figure out how to thank him, to let him know I appreciate all the goodness he has given me, to see how I can return some of the goodness, I started going to the church I belonged to in my youth, the Lutheran Church.
The closest was Advent Lutheran Church so I went there. I am very thankful for this church. The relief it is giving me from my loss, the joy it fills me with each Sunday, the hope that I can somehow repay... I am trying to learn all I can. I believe this church will help me learn how to remain devoted and to love God.
Dona, your comment was incredibly helpful to me at this time in my life. I felt myself heading down the same road. Your story was a wake up call. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm so glad life is improving for you!