Nehemiah 3:15-5:13
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
Psalms 32:1-11
Proverbs 21:5-7
In Nehemiah, we read about the daunting task of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. This was far from easy for the Israelites. Not only was it hard work, but they also faced opposition from people around them. As they built the wall, they also feared for their lives. They had to work with one hand and use the other to hold a weapon. Despite all these obstacles and opposition, God protected them through the whole process. I wonder how many times they felt like giving up because it was just too hard or because it was just too terrifying. But they didn't. They continued and endured and persevered with help from each other and from their God.
Like many others, I was deeply saddened to hear about Robin William's death on Monday. He made a lot of people laugh and brought a lot of people joy throughout his career. But he also suffered a lot in his life. I was heartbroken for his family and also for the people I know and love who have the same struggles as he did (addiction and mental illness). Why did he feel like he just couldn't continue? What hope do the rest of us have when we feel like the darkness will overtake us?
When you are faced with an impossible situation where it seems like there is no way out, you are not alone. You have your God and your brothers and sisters in Christ to help you with your burden. David Crowder's song "I Am" has been running through my head almost constantly. "There's no space that His love can't reach. There's no place where you can't find peace. There's no end to amazing grace."
Please, if you feel like you are at the end of your rope, please talk to someone. And please, if you see someone who is struggling, reach out to them. We cannot go through the trials and struggles of this life alone. We can only do it with help from our God and from each other.
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