Not too long ago in Heaven, there was a little soul who took
wonder in observing the world. She especially enjoyed the love she saw there
and often expressed this joy with God. One day, however, the little soul was
sad, for on this day she saw suffering in the world. She approached God and
sadly asked, "Why do bad things happen? Why is there suffering in the
world?"
God paused for a moment and replied, "Little soul, do
not be sad, for the suffering you see unlocks the love in people's hearts."
The little soul was confused. "What do you mean?"
she asked.
God replied, "Have you noticed the goodness and love
that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop
their differences and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All
their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love
alone." The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as
God continued, "The suffering soul unlocks the love in people's hearts
much like the sun and the rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created
everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep
it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love
shine freely because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul
unlocks that love. I tell you this−it is the greatest miracle of all. Many
souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer−to unlock this
love−to create this miracle−for the good of all humanity."
Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could
hardly contain herself. With its wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the
little soul excitedly replied, "I am brave; let me go! I would like to go
into the world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people's
hearts! I want to create that miracle!"
God smiled and said, "You are a brave soul, I know, and
thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave, you will
not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you
would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you
on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however, they
will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will
care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. These
people are your parents" God and the brave little soul shared a smile and
then embraced.
In parting God said, "Do not forget, little soul that I
will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do
so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have
suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be
healed." Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world,
and through her love and suffering and God's strength, she unlocked the
goodness and love in people's hearts. For so many people dropped their
differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly
aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found
time. Many began new spiritual journeys−some regained lost faith−many came back
to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer.
Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family
reunited, and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and
love reigned. Lives changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place.
The miracle had happened and God was pleased.
The world has been forever changed because Tiffany was a
part of it.
