'The Heart Knows Its Own Bitterness'

"The heart knows its own bitterness, And no outsider can share in its joy." Pro. 14:10. * A water well's so vast, dark, and deep with walls slippery or steep, lined wood or wickerwork, ancient, brick or stone. Or modern pre-cast reinforced concrete well rings lowered into the hole to its finish hone. Still, sometimes difficult to scale as with Jeremiah in the miry cistern left to die alone. But a friend, Ebed-melech, the Ethiopian freed him from sinking sadly into this pit. This muddy prison cell....In kindness even providing soft rags and pieces of cloth to cushion Jeremiah’s armpits against ropes possible to chaff. Raised he was from the depths of Hell, to thankfully continue on as a prophet to courageously prevail. Jer. 38:7-13. * Sometimes, in an interchange an odor swells another's' nostrils because of affectations delicate senses to assail. Safe imbibing from personal sources need extraction of particular undesirable expressions not screened... Water unfiltered, polluted, emotionally to demean does not drinking freely induce, or compassion propel. However, exist many variables, inside unseen. So, we delve into this mysterious cavern in chests searching, digging to reach origins of emotions of which we're individually designed. Intentions to sincerely glean: "The thoughts of a man’s heart are like deep waters, But the discerning man draws them out." Pro. 20:5. All-the-while, accepting that we may not fully comprehend what another really means If they may say to God: "Do not let the rushing floodwaters sweep me away, Or let the deep swallow me, Or let the well close its mouth over me." Ps. 69:15. Yes, we "must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger". James 1:19... In action as a river flowing peaceful, our words gracious to succeed. Close relationships and friendships are necessary footholds on which to draw then shoulders strong provided for the weak to companionably lean: "A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress." Pro. 17:17. "There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Pro. 18:24. These associates' stalwart endeavors forever in gratefulness to others regale. Highlight. Or visibly screen. FROM SAD TO GLAD https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/TeenWhiteboardAnimations/docid-502019627_1_VIDEO

Can we always express our innermost emotions​—whether sadness or joy—​to others and share with them precisely what we are experiencing? And can one at all times fully understand how another person feels? The answer to both questions is no. As an example, consider suicidal feelings. The one having them often cannot clearly communicate these feelings to a family member or a friend. And others cannot always recognize signs of such feelings in their associates. We need not feel guilty when we do not see these signs and fail to take helpful action. This proverb also teaches that although it is comforting to turn to an empathetic friend for emotional support, humans are limited in the comfort they can offer. We may have to rely on Jehovah alone when it comes to enduring some difficulties. Yet, Jesus himself has suffered when being put to the test, he is able to come to the aid of those who are being put to the test. © 2 years ago, Lucretia McCloud personal • dark • hope • friendship • society