God Wants To Use Your Hurts

God wants to use your past hurts and pains and losses.

This morning, I got to sit down with a leader who recently went through a painful time. He’s still going through it in some ways. The reason I got to sit across from him was a similar past hurt I experienced. If I had not gone through that hurt, I never would have had the opportunity to sit down with him and swap stories and try to encourage him.

Years ago, my wife and I were told we would not have kids unless we got help from doctors. Because of that long season of our lives, we have had the privilege of building some cool friendships with people walking through infertility.

My wife had a miscarriage when our daughter was a year or two old. When our friends go through this tragedy, we’re able to understand and maybe even help.

I had the “opportunity” to close a church. I never dreamed God would use that experience to help other church leaders who have to maneuver through that minefield. He has.

I’ve been lied to, had people say bad things about me, been treated unfairly, etc. You have to. You have your own list of hurts and pains and losses. It’s important you walk through those times and come out on the other side healthy. It’s a scary request to make, but ask God…

Father, please use this hurt in a way that brings you glory.