Dear Future Me on the Worst Day of My Life,

Dear Future Me on the Worst Day of My Life,

Today as I write this things are fine. Today was a normal day full of chores, and stress, and minor inconveniences, just like most days. As I write this I feel fine, things are going good for the most part. However one day I know that I will look back on days like this and think these were the "good days", the "simple times", and long for days just as fine as this one. Because I know that life often dishes out lemons eventually and we are all susceptible to an absolutely horrible, life-shattering, bad day. Many people one day get a phone call, or a doctors report, or witness something that forever marks them, and they are entitled to say that that day, was a bad day. Because that day changed their future, and they can't go back to the way things were before.

I know that one day, possibly sooner than you hope, there will be an awful, horrible, life-shattering day, and you will not be able to go back to the way things were before. I know this because we live in a broken world drenched in sin and bad things can happen to good people. Your faith does not keep you in a bubble so one day you may very well experience this type of day. 

So future me... Current me wants to say a few things before this awful day comes, so when it does come you can read this and remember the truth in the midst of your emotions. For just as C.S. Lewis wrote so cleverly in his book A Grief Observed, " You can't see anything properly while your eyes are blurred with tears."

So future me on the worse day of your life, here is what you need to know...

God is still good

Today you may want to shake your fist at the sky and cry out to God "why?", but remember that God is still good. God did not make this evil, for scripture tells us in James 1:17 "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." All good things come from God and all evil comes from the enemy. Remember "
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12. So if you need to point a finger, point it at sin because it is the root of this tragedy. 

It's OK to be Angry

On this terrible day you may be feeling pretty angry/upset right now, that's OK. God created emotions and He understands your feelings. He actually understands how you feel much more than anyone else who has gone through something similar. So it's Ok to feel these emotions. However, it is not OK to act on these emotions in a negligent way. Scripture instructs us"be angry but do not sin...".  Ephesians 4:28. I know you may want to do something to bring justice to this wrong but you do not have that authority nor should you lose your faith over feelings. God will make goodness prevail and deliver justice in His own way: "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." Romans 12:19.
Instead, forgive. Though this may take time, and God will have to help you go through this journey, forgiveness is the key to the brokenness you feel right now. 

Colossians 3:25

Verse Concepts

For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
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Colossians 3:25

Verse Concepts

For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
- See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/God,-Justice-Of#sthash.7w3MmReA.dpuf

There is Hope 

Another reminder is that there is hope for this pain. God takes all our struggles and trials and makes beautiful things out of them. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28. Though things feel terrible now, God will use this hurt to make good. A testimony will be born out of this trial and you will be surprised at how God molds this in to a lovely new creation. 

You are Not Alone

Right now you may feel like no one understands, that you are all alone, and no one can pull you out of this heartache. Well the good and beautiful truth is that No, you are not alone. God the creator of the heavens and earth, your devoted father, loves you, sees you, and is with you. Though you may not feel like it, He is there weeping with you, holding you, and keeping you in this trial. Just like Jesus calmed the storm on the boat with his disciples, he will calm this storm in your life. Turn to him, not from him, and embrace his healing powers, and let him carry you through this flood. 
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
Also, God hears your prayers. You are not crying out to a brick wall. Be patient and trust God's plan. 
" This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14



Life is Still Good

 Tomorrow the sun will rise, just as it always does, the day will be new, and you will take another step towards healing. Life is good. You may not trust each fleeting moment, but as time moves forward you will see God's goodness in your life and in this season.
Even Job, who lost everything, was blessed in overflow and rewarded for his suffering. Have faith that God is at work and life will feel "together" again in due time. 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11




So future me on the worst day of my life. Hold on. It is going to be OK.This life-shattering day will pass and beautiful flowers will bloom in the ashes of you pain. Don't forget the truths I just told you and keep moving forward. 

With deepest love and empathy,

Me.

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