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)."
