ACCEPT LOVE

It usually happens when your life seems to be moving along seamlessly, you’ve perfected your morning routine, planned adequately for afternoon activities, and this week’s dinner menu is working out fabulously. Your husband and kids are playing along and all in all, you feel like you finally have the upper hand on this crazy balancing act we call life.

Then, something happens, life starts to change, you suddenly lose a loved one, get laid off from work, you get diagnosed with a serious illness, or experience an unwanted life changing event, all of which brings your seamless balancing act to an abrupt halt. And, you find yourself curled up in bed,no longer caring about routines or activities and the last thing on your mind is dinner.

During these tough times, it’s easy to isolate yourself by pushing your loved ones away, lashing out at your kids, and completely disconnecting from your husband. And, in return, your marriage suffers

and your kids feel confused and somewhat abandoned.

It’s hard, but we must remember not only to accept love during the tough times, but to also give love. Again, it’s hard, but sometimes all it takes is getting out of bed and asking for a group hug. Because, you see we are called to encourage one another, to lift each other up and to trust that God is in control of every situation. So, take a deep breath and ask God to fill your heart with his love as you face the difficult days ahead, remember to accept love andencouragement from your friends and family, and don’t forget to give them back and love them in return.


BY SHAMSIYA BARAU AHMED