When we are in the depths of our struggles it is so important to undo our aloneness and be reminded of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have also struggled and offer their witness to us. They are a powerful source of support and encouragement. Many of them faced the same challenges we do, including mental health struggles and mental illnesses. As we pray for their spiritual support and we meditate on their lives, we are offered hope. Hope that if they can overcome their suffering, we can too. They were human, with all the same flaws and imperfections, yet they became transformed by drawing close to God. May we befriend them on our journey as a vehicle for more intensely experiencing God’s love for us. He longs to be with us in our suffering and the saints can help us open the door to our hearts.
We try to add to the saints featured in this post so please help us out by sharing a saint who has brought you comfort in your struggles or may be a powerful intercessor with others who are struggling.
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Warmly,
Jonathan Dixon, LMFT
Alpha Omega
