Remember the last time you came up against a major challenge in life? Perhaps your challenge includes such things as illness, losing your job, experiencing marital difficulties, a falling out with a friend, financial pressures, or the loss of a loved one.
At times such as these, what was your response? Did you lash out in anger, experience deep frustration, sink into depression, walk that road of grief, turn to alcohol or drugs, reach out to loving and supportive friends, or seek professional help?
Christian minister and author, Chuck Swindoll once wrote that 10% of life is what happens to you and 90% is how you respond to it. I find his insight very helpful and encouraging not only for me personally, but for those I have the privilege of ministering to as a pastor.
Bottom line? We all face challenges and obstacles in life. We all encounter pain and discomfort. John Ortberg's recent book brings this into perspective with his title Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them.
What I trust and believe with all my heart is that the Lord our God carries us, is present with us, works through us, gives us hope, infuses us with patience, and provides us comfort through the love of Jesus. Jesus loves us. He died for us. He was raised for us. This we know and this we can trust.
Peace,
-Pastor Durk
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