We all go through the wheels of life and occasionally become stuck. No matter how diligent we work, it doesn't seem to have any discernible effect. In truth, after a while it does seem as though we are going around in circles. Regardless of what we claim and believe, it happens to us all or at least, individuals close to us; so it is neither philosophy nor a myth. We see these things and know them fully well. People experience a variety of excruciating situations that ultimately leave them helpless and without hope. It can be a loved one's health that has defied both medical intervention and "spiritual solutions." There are occasions when the tales of awful situations we hear about are neither fabricated nor staged.
No rational person desires to be in a situation where they have no control over their life's events. We experience great joy when we are able to propose solutions to our difficulties; it is a subliminal sign that we are progressing in the right direction. We are often times faced with the choice of "seeking solutions" or "waiting for God to act" when we have lingering issues in our life. Again, we see these things and know them fully well. The sad reality is that your situation might not immediately get better as you wait for God to step in
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Everyone has a finite amount of patience, after which hope starts to fade. If the circumstance continues, you find ways to cope with it and get on with your life. It is how people are programmed to function. When it involves your health, you carry on with your daily activities while bracing yourself for death's icy grasp. Of course, it is easier said than done, but what do you do when help and hope fails? There can be so much pain hidden behind the cheerful smiles people wear.
A certain health issue plagued a man for thirty-eight years, almost his whole life. More than his own name, people were familiar with the name of the illness he suffered. In fact, several others referred to him by his illness. It didn't initially appear to be a major concern; it appeared to be something that would go away the next day after taking the right drugs. The issue persisted the following day, the following month, and the following year. The illness was there to stay. His parents invested every penny they had into treating their son's illness, but things only became worse. Money was the least they parted with; they literally spent themselves. Due to their child's difficulty, their family practically transitioned from prosperity to austerity. It seemed completely hopeless.
Parents sometimes go above and beyond to make sure their kids are happy. It symbolizes pure love and selflessness. But eventually, even parents grow weary of their children's struggles; their courage and optimism crumble, and they abandon themselves to fate. At some point, this man's parents likewise lost hope in his condition; they had to force him out of the house because it was no longer medically safe to keep him there. Although they wished for their child to recover, the truth was that he was edging closer to death every day. It was preferable to pretend he had passed away, if only to spare them the years of excruciating suffering and misery.
Lingering bad circumstances have the effect of messing with your mentality. We always assume that the answer to a persistent issue must be something mind-blowing or granular. We methodically outline our experiences for everyone who claims that they can solve our difficulties so they can understand the seriousness of the situation. There cannot be a straightforward, simple answer to a long-term illness. It must sound like rocket science or advanced physics. How can you ask someone who has been ill for virtually his entire life if he wants to be made whole? It cannot be that simple.
We frequently have this attitude when we pray to God. When a condition has lasted for a while, we tend to think that there must be an extraordinary solution. We even go as far as giving God a thorough analysis of our problems. In case He has forgotten how we got there, we need to remind Him. All we want to do is shalaye. We are aware that He is able to intervene, yet we do not believe it will be easy and straightforward. It only seems logical that if the problem is five years old, the solution should be that old as well. Why did we have to wait so long if it can be so easy? When you go before God, always resist the urge to shalaye. The solution doesn’t have to look like the problem.
Article is culled from The Man at the Pool’s Story in the bible (John 5:1-15).