Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
There are two kinds of sufferings that are painful to the core – the suffering that comes from a life of addiction and the suffering that comes from being married to an addict. But know this – it doesn’t last forever.
Mother Teresa said, “The sufferings of this world are like a bad night in an inconvenient hotel.”
Paul added, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18).
Here’s an idea – create a gratitude list. Make a list of the things that are still right in your life. Include everything – your health, relationships, finances, home, family, friends, and faith. And remind yourself – the next time you get down – that your worst days will pass. They will be swallowed up in victory.
Recovery Step: For every day of suffering on earth, you will have a thousand years of celebration in heaven. Things may be hard right now. But they won’t stay that way.
