More That Matters with Ron Hughes

Credit: Moore Memorial Public Library, Texas City
Some people suffer horrific personal "explosions" – crises which at first blush seem to be wholly destructive. Yet sometimes, these crises (diagnosis of a terminal illness, infidelity of a spouse, the loss of a career, a child in trouble, and the like) prepare us for some serious introspection which leads the way to a whole new sense of direction and purpose.

This is particularly common in the spiritual realm. If we are looking for it, God will often buy back beauty out of the ashes of our lives. The things that have been most painful and discouraging may open doors that we would never have considered had the status quo remained.

Spiritual conversion is often accompanied by what is sometimes called a crisis of faith – the explosion that happens when values systems collide. The next time something really "bad" happens, look for the "good" that may be lurking in the shadows.

 

 


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