There are several reasons for such a situation: 1) Some are intensely focused on their task and that focus keeps them from looking within their own lives. Their eyes are fixed on resolving the problems of people. 2) Others have a false assumption that in order to help others, they themselves must be problem free. Thus they develop an inaccurate view of their own struggles. 3) Then there are others who don’t see their own problem as a problem. They fail to recognize their own brokenness. Sometimes they see the problem but they don’t think of it as a hinderance to their ministry.
I am reminded of the words of Larry Crabb: “So its okay to hurt. More than that its necessary to hurt. Hurt is evidence of life, at least as long as we live in a fallen world.” This is the understanding we all must adopt. Problems are a part of life. We must embrace them and deal with them appropriately.
But those who continue in such a state eventually end up in a very difficult situation. Some become bitter after carrying their struggles and the resulting brokenness for such a long time. They wonder why there was no one to help them, much less God. Does he not care as well? Others become withdrawn and isolate themselves from people. They become quiet and “composed.” Some even interpret this to be a sign of spiritual maturity.
All along they had the tools and skills to solve their own issues, but they just could not recognize them. These undetected issues have impacted their ministry and their personal growth. Jesus himself suffered much during his life here on earth (Hebrews 5:7-8 ESV). Unfortunately they have directed many people to Jesus, but they themselves could not get there.
Why do you think people fail to recognize their own struggles?
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