Sometimes, you could feel as though all the pain in the world is in your heart. You hurt so much that you couldn’t possibly think of any reason why you have to undergo whatever it is you are undergoing.
But take heart! Here is what Kahlil Gibran said:
“Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.”
The pain you have now shall one day give you joy. And more than that, it will also give joy to others because you are being strengthened in such a way as to be a blessing to those around you. You will learn what compassion really is. You will be able to give joy to others because you know how to help them rise above their pain.
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"Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief", "Mend My Broken Heart", "Questions to God", "To Love an Invisible God", "Defending My Catholic Faith", and more - click here.
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2 replies on “Your Joy Is Your Sorrow Unmasked!”
Great insights Jocelyn. I have always held true that we grow the most when we are in the deepest and hardest parts of our lives. It is in these times that we have to correct our bad habits and push forward through the mess. We turn back to God and allow him to help clear the thorns and mess that lay before us. 🙂
@Stephen – That’s right, Stephen. When we are in a difficult life situation, we come face to face with ourselves, with our weaknesses, and with our strengths as well. We learn who we really are, and we learn how God can give us grace in whatever situation we are in.