We each endure days, weeks, months, even years when nothing seems to go right.
My friend Sweetie told me of a crazy day — and I may get my details messed up (sorry, Sweets) — when the clothes washer overflowed her kitchen with bubbles on. . . her wedding day. I giggled as she divulged the details.
Attitude is everything, isn’t it?
A couple decades ago, I’d grumble grumble grumble if my car’s radio had static. In July when the family zipped north for fun in the sun — and my 11-year-old minivan’s A/C blew hot air — I put my hair in a pony, grabbed a cool water bottle and finished my Jodi Picoult novel.
But bubbles on a wedding day and hot air on vacation are NOTHING compared to what some of you are facing today: grief, a messy marriage, teens in trouble, bankruptcy, job loss, poor health. What do you need?
A bible verse? Probably not.
A chicken casserole? Nah.
An “it’ll be okay” sentiment. Nope.
You need what Jesus needed. Someone to listen, to encourage. He turned to his Father. We can too, of course. But would you also like a friend who listens or is willing to sit with you and say nothing?
Several years ago I finished my Pastoral Care to Women studies at Western Seminary, Portland, Ore. Now I’m getting workshops ready for women’s ministries at small- and medium-sized churches to help them help the women in their congregations and communities. Women like me. Women like you. Women whose lives are less than perfect.
Want to know more about my workshops or my e-counseling? Email me at Lucy@LucyAnnMoll.com or stop by my website.
