Courage

I recently learned of a colleague in ministry who unexpectedly lost a member of their immediate family. When I heard the news my eyes locked with my iPhone, my heart sunk and I was at a loss for words. I didn't know their deceased spouse, but I knew that immediate feeling of shock. Every time I hear of someone dying, I am reminded of the initial shock and disbelief. I am also reminded that everyone is going through "something."

I understand that losing both parents is tragic, but along this journey I've gained so much strength from people going through things I could not imagine- The teen who is facing HIV, the woman in the beauty shop who lost her father and husband within two months, the newlyweds who miscarried heir first born and the person newly diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. People are going through STUFF and making it every step of the way. 
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I find strength in the courageous men and women I encounter on a daily basis who are pushing through life's trials and tribulations. No two seasons of life are comparable, so I dare not suggest one season to be better or worse than another. However, I can say that there is so much to learn from others who are going through their own seasons of life with grace, endurance and love. Never forget that the way you go through your season can be the very thing that gives strength and courage to someone pressing their way through their life.