Struggling

Some of the biggest questions we can have is why can’t we be happy all of the time, why do awful things happen and when God placed us on this earth, surely we were meant to live here happily and peacefully?

God’s plan to place us here on this beautiful planet was thwarted by our wilfulness. We decided we would do what we wanted and even in spite of wondrous miracles, we still rebelled and went our own way and are still doing it.

Sometimes it can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that once we become christians and are baptised we are going to have a smooth path through life. A lot of people fall away at the first hurdle when something happens that they struggle with. Why didn’t God protect them and allow this to happen?

There aren’t any easy answers. If you look at the lives of the saints they rarely had an easy, joy filled life. A lot were afflicted with illness and problems during their lives, and I know of many people who have gone through intense suffering who devote their lives to God.

You aren’t doing anything wrong when these troubles happen, and we need to stop thinking that we are here for an easy, happy life, centred on our own well being and happiness or we won’t stay faithful to God until the end. By God’s grace alone we can get through these things, share them with him and stay close to him.

When you feel low and life is a struggle, focus on God and share your burdens with him. He is listening.

God bless,

Psalm 61

In God alone is my soul at rest; my help comes from him. He alone is my rock, my stronghold, my fortress: I stand firm.

In God is my safety and glory, the rock of my strength. Take refuge in God, all you people. Trust him at all times. Pour out your hearts before him for God is our refuge.