TWLOHA

Today was To Write Love on Her Arm day. I was drawn to this cause by invitation from a Facebook friend. It seems that over a million people were aware of the event in which people chose today to write the word "Love" on their arm to support "a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide." I hope this event grows along with the support this non-profit receives. I know that as a young man fresh out of high school I dealt with depression for a good five years, and I received excellent care. I am certain it took great patience from family and friends as God walked with me through this difficult time in my life. Since then I have seen how God redeems painful portions of our lives for the good of others. He certainly deepened my faith and increased compassion within me for those who struggle.

On the website for TWLOHA there was a meaningful testimonial of a Christian family that believed in the value of a young gal who saw no value within herself. They committed themselves to bringing love into her life, and her life was turned around. What was headed quickly toward death was renewed by God through the love of others. I saw God's fingerprint in that testimonial and in today's event to build awareness for those who struggle. I thank God that he provides care when people struggle, AND that he uses those who have received to turn around and care for others.

That makes me thankful.

Praise be to the God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion

and the God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

For just as the sufferings of Christ

flow over into our lives,

so also through Christ

our comfort overflows.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5