Compassionate Love: Displaying compassion for those who struggle with mental illness (c) 2018 Nancy Virden, Always The Fight Ministries
Whether a dream, goal, friendship, treatment plan, or any other relationship or effort will end in disappointment is something we cannot know. We are certainly guaranteed to stay stuck if we do not take a risk.
Had I Known
Had I known…
I would have run
kept quiet
hid
secrets would be secret
bravery, silenced
Had I known…
my spirit would still be caged
What are few to thousands more who…
reject
fear
avoid
lie
dismiss?
Had I known…
I would have embraced few’s misery
and escaped “freedom’s” disappointments
Yes, I would not have cared to fight
and not won
It is good God holds a mysterious future!
Because I did not know, I…
took a risk
believed you
gave it my best
Now I know…
taking a chance was worth it
because life grew from intolerable
to hopeful
to promising
to fulfilling
I would not have tried – had I known
So glad I did not know…
that you would break and run
and leave in silence
Today’s Helpful Word
Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
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NOTE: I am not a doctor or mental health professional. I speak only from personal experiences with and observations of mental illness. In no way is this website intended to substitute for professional mental health care.
If you are struggling emotionally today or feeling suicidal, or concerned about someone who is, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Hope and help are yours.
