All It Takes Is A Little Sparkle

Faith can be a tricky thing. And for some, they aren't exactly sure what or whom to place their faith in. I know, I have had my moments of struggle. There were times of doubt and insecurity...and the not being able to understand, "why this was happening to me?" It's definitely not the easiest thing to admit, but I know we have all thought and felt that at least once in our lives.

As I got off the phone with a very close friend of my husband's last night, I couldn't help but feel his pain. He was going through something that is very confusing and emotional. Something that one would easily ask, "God, why me?" I braced myself and decided to dive deep with him. I felt it was something God wanted of me. This friend has been a very incredible person to both my husband and I. He has been there for both of us during our biggest time of need. He was the one who helped us figure out what was needed to be done. He never gave up on us and his faith and love for God only brought my husband and I closer during our own difficult time.

I calmly listened to how he felt, being the ears he needed. He wanted to vent his pain, fear, and frustrations. I knew that just listening could be one of the biggest reliefs for him. I then decided to speak, in which he listened so deeply. I do not personally understand exactly what he is going through, but what I do know is, is that God loves him. I know that God has a plan and purpose for him even though it is causing him pain at the moment. I then shared with him two books that would help grow back his faith in God. Perhaps even stronger than it's ever been before. I told him to first listen to, "The Shack." This book has truly changed me and my relationship with God. It has brought me to closer to Him. It has made me realize the love He has for me and for everyone else. I then suggested that he should listen to, "Experiencing God." This book has been incredible as well. It has moments and struggles where people start to begin to doubt or lose faith, but are surprised by the works of God that have been around them the entire time.

Sometimes, the best thing you can do, is listen. Listen to someone and let them pour their heart out to you. And when it's right, you add value to their life by your words and wholeness.

Sometimes, all it takes is a little sparkle <3

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-Becky