#15

Malcolm Smith II, Edwin Rangel, Michael Boemo, John LaPaglia

Jesus helps us understand and deal with our own suffering by guiding us through the difficult times by always being by our sides, and understanding our suffering by remembering the time when he suffered. Jesus doesn’t have an explanation for suffering, but he never lets us suffer on our own; he stays with us no matter what.

Dear Steve,
I’m terribly sorry about the pain that you are suffering through, and I hope that it will end soon. I will be here for you through these hard times so that I can help you understand it. You have to understand that bad things are bound to happen no matter what, but instead of grieving, try to find better ways to get through this. You can do this by writing your own music lyrics, playing an instrument, or getting involved in activities to take your mind off of suffering.
The first step to grieving and healing is acknowledging the loss. The second step is expressing your feelings, and the last step is taking action in order to move on. If you don’t express your feelings, you are actually cutting yourself off from your friendships. It is better to let your feelings out than hold them inside, and once you let them out, you feel better inside; more relieved.
Even though you are suffering and grieving, you need to try to see the good that life gives us. Take a couple minutes and look around and notice all the beautiful gifts that God gives us for our everyday life. Notice how your family members do everything that they can for you, and how your friends are always there by your side to help you through difficult times.
Through suffering, we all get an outcome of good. It is through this process that we can heal. Since we experience suffering, we learn to deal with it and use it for a good cause. It takes time, but eventually, it will happen, and you need to understand that.