I really like whenever people call on me for an ear to listen and to hear my “wisdom”.  I truly appreciate their entrusting me with themselves, and I NEVER take that lightly; because I know how hard it is to be vulnerable, and to trust someone in that state.

And in my ego, I like to feel needed and helpful. “Needed” is a strong word because most times they don’t need me, they just need to be reminded of who they are. But in those moments, it seems like they need me and, I like it. I like it because it causes me to believe that I am doing what I’m here to do; that I’m useful and necessary; that someone has left better than how they came, and I like that feeling.

I like to know that people believe they can come to me and hear what they need (not always want) to hear. I like to know that God in me is evident enough to where they are lead to it. And want to hear from it. And trust it.

I will no longer take it personal when some people only come to me in their darkest moments, while never asking about me. Because maybe I’m getting more out of it than them…?

What I know for sure is I would really like to trust enough to have a person to run to in my dark.

Truly, The Sad Encourager