Its always sad when you hear of someone you knew in passing , takes their own life. What happens inside the person that drove them to such despair that they could see no other way . The fact that living had become so painful that death seemed the only release.
I'm no psychologist and do not to pretend to have answers to all the whys but if any of us put our hope in our wives,children,friends,jobs ,possessions , pleasure we will ultimately be let down and broken. I have let people down , you have let someone down , we all will.
If you trust in possessions and wealth , they can be as fleeting as the wind . We have seen people lose homes,retirement savings from the economic melt down. The human cost has been even higher. Divorce,suicide, addictions , depression and on the list could go .
The only one we can count on is God. It doesn't mean life will be perfect and without hardship but if we love the things that God desires of us we will be content with little or much. If he is our contentment,our joy ,our peace , than this world will have much less impact on our mental state .
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Jesus promised that if we come to him broken and weary , he will be our rest . He is a mighty Saviour that will forgive your sins and will not leave you nor forsake you .
So look around you everyday and try to find a way to share the love and joy one has in Christ. Live before a watching world not in a false happy ,clappy way but in a broken,contrite heart , mindful of our sin but joyful in knowing the love of God in Jesus .
1 comment:
Dear Reg: How refreshing not to hear, "the power of positive thinking will get you through", URGH!! Thank you for not giving the world's view, but God's. For if you try to do it on your own strength and merit, it just leads to nothing. Keep up the good work.
Love you,
Kathy aka Mrs Reg
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