I recently heard a teacher at church say, “Some people are like aloe-vera on the sunburn of life.” He spoke about people who remain calm, collected, and thoughtful even when life gets hard and circumstances become troubling. I thought the metaphor itself was great. Life can be difficult, irritating, and even painful. Problems arise, and new trials come along as soon as they are overcome. If we aren’t careful, problems can wear us down. The constant stress and irritation can be too much. Often, we just want some relief.
Some people are adept at providing that relief. They have the right words to say, know the most helpful actions, and perhaps offer secret prayers in times of need. What a blessing such folks are. And what a goal to aspire to. Why not aim to be the type of person who brings peace and relief to others in their distress?