He talks a lot about those with mental disabilities, specifically depression. Now, I have never had depression before, but I have felt depressed at times.
While he was talking, my mind zoomed past thoughts and experiences I have been having this past week and I couldn't help but see the crack that had formed in my heart and mind. I am not broken, but I surely wasn't perfectly put together.
Elder Holland said, "Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind."
All I really wanted was someone to be there for me, being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind while I struggled to understand myself. But listening to his talk, I realized that it was still my responsibility to be that kind of person to those around me who are going through similar trials. I can't leave them alone. That is not the type of person that I am. I love people too much to let them hurt.
A Crack in the Surface
Sometimes overlooked, presuming that nothing is wrong
Just fill it in with some glue and it will be as new
But what come from a crack
Pain, anguish and hurt
No one wants to have a crack
In some ways it is worse than being broken
God is working on the cracks
He is making repairs
One day I can be as new
Oh how I want that day to come
Challenge for the week:
What can you do this week that shows someone you care about them and desire for their well being?
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