Jordan Crossings Blog
Navigating the Waters of Faith & Mental Health
When We Don’t Choose Change…
Life is like that sometimes. It seems to move along like a river, changing course, carrying us unwillingly down new paths. We can fight to swim against the current, but we will just end up tired and not where we wanted to be anyway. Often, it’s best to go with the flow of life and make new sweet memories in the place where life takes you. Kids grow up. Events change or cease to exist. Friends move. Other people make decisions that you weren’t part of but, unfortunately, affect your life too.
The Real Stuff
We need to love the real, broken people right in front of us, even when it’s hard. Once you get an up-close view of their pain, their story, and why they are who they are, it will be hard not to love them. So press in. Get closer. Get curious. Love them through their sharp edges and cracked foundation. Show them Jesus in you.
Grief is Not a Competition
During the covid pandemic, I had a phone call with a friend. I noticed she sounded sad, and I asked her about it. She blurted: “Oh, I feel so silly complaining about missing my son, who lives out of town when you’re never able to see your son again!” Then she burst into sobs…
4 Easy Steps to Lament
Some people think that lament should be reserved for horrible tragedies and life-changing grief. But what if we practiced lament with our every-day disappointments? Would we then be more prepared to turn to God and use the same framework when a big tragedy hit? Would our relationship with God be deeper and more honest? I think when we hold back these parts of our lives, we slowly build a barrier between ourselves and God.
Loving Others Well in Their Brokenness
Since God has been in the darkness, we can have faith that He understands the pain and sin we struggle with and can redeem it.
Now Seeking Guest Blog Posts!
Are you a writer? Do you have a story to tell? I am currently looking for guest blog posts about personal experiences with mental health and recovery from a Christian perspective. Whether you have a message or a testimony to share, I’d like to hear it! Fill out the form below or contact Megan for more details: meganjean@jordancrossings.org
