I usually choose to write when life feels the hardest in order to process my own feelings and hope that it can help even one person turn to Jesus with their own struggles, and this post is no different. Life has so many waves of ups and downs, and the downs can feel suffocating. Letting go of people in our lives can be one of the deepest downs we face. Goodbyes are a part of life for so many different reasons, but they can be so hard. Some are needed, some are unexpected, some are confusing- but typically they are all hard. No matter the situation, a loss threatens our sense of safety, our sense of identity, sometimes our self worth, and can have so many affects on our day to day lives, no matter the size of the loss. Sometimes through difficulties, God can seem really far away. Not understanding why things are happening and feeling alone can lead to feeling like God isn't listening or doesn't care. It feels like an extra betrayal on top of the pain life is...
Amanda Arnold