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| circa 1994 |
Today I heard referenced Charles Frankel (1917-1979)
and his comments regarding value theory.
One thing he emphasized: a person
can endure most any “how” if they can only understand “why.” That is, finding a purpose present can redeem
situations making even difficult ones acceptable to the human psyche. The other day Kathy and I visited Sue Hickman
in the hospital. She is in her late 80’s
and is a remarkably kind, loving, and considerate person. (I became acquainted with her at church some
35 years ago.) It is clear that being what
can be called a Christian witness has given purpose and direction to her
life. In the hospital she was returned
on a gurney from a procedure. We stood
outside her room as a nurse and an attendant helped her get back into her
bed. We heard repeatedly remarks of “thank
you” and supportive encouragement—from Sue.
She continues to find that her role as a Christian witness undergirds her
life with meaning and purpose. The
secret to being spiritually victorious over any circumstance is to find a “why”—a
larger purpose. For people like Sue, Jesus
provides reliable redemption even over desperate circumstances.
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