It Hurts, Mommy

A mother rushes her three-year-old child to the local emergency room after she realizes her son is acting disorientated. The pediatrician, after a few initial tests, informs the mother her son is suffering from a severe insulin attack.

"Your child has juvenile diabetes," hurriedly states the doctor. "We will need to act fast before his blood becomes completely toxic and he lapses into a coma."The baby boy, still disoriented, begins to scream as these strangers attempt to draw blood, administer medicine, and insert an IV, all involving numerous needles. At the first hint of pain, the boy kicks wildly and screams.

Nurses race to hold the child's arms and legs down so others can locate veins and insert needles. The mother tries to calm the boy, saying, "Mommy's here. It will be okay sweetie. The doctor is going to make you feel better."

The little boy, still being held down and prodded, looks into his mother's eyes and cries out, "Mommy, it hurts! These people are hurting me! Make them stop!"The mother knows it is the only way to save her son.

There are times when we become disoriented. We experience the intense pains of life. We cry out in desperation, "God, it hurts! I don't understand what is happening here! Please, God, make it stop!"

And in true form, with infinite wisdom and grace, the Creator of the Universe whispers confidently to us, "I know you are hurting. Though you are in grief and pain, I will show you compassion. My love for you is unfailing (Lamentations 3:32)."

In times of affliction and suffering, it is a comfort to know you have unlimited access to the God of all understanding and comfort. God knows "the way that you take". Following His steps, treasure His words, and you will "come forth as gold" (Job 23:10-12). Trust in His power, that in ALL things, God will work them for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28)."

Originally published in "Sowing The Seed", an inspirational story sent 1-2 times a month by Chris Lewis right to your e-mail box! From the hysterical to the challenging, each "Sowing The Seed" is sure to uplift your day and strengthen your faith!! To subscribe, send a message toSowingTheSeed@mail.com.

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