Kids are honest. If
they are hungry, they whine. If they are
afraid, they tell us. If they think
something is unfair, they say so right out loud. But we adults have learned to control our
emotions. Well, kind of. When we are hungry, we have learned to be
patient and wait. When we are afraid, we
have learned to pretend not to be afraid.
We “whistle in the dark” and act as if nothing is wrong. We learn to put up with unfairness and just
keep it all inside. As adults we have
learned to be independent and strong.
But there is only so much “stuff” that we can keep inside. Only so much that we can push down before it
all comes out. Paul said it best in II Co
12:10, “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in
necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am
weak, then am I strong.” If we will
admit the harsh things in life, we can face them. If we lean upon our heavenly Father, He will
comfort us. He has promised to be with
us, right there in the midst of our struggles.
Hey, you can lean on the dear Lord.
You can be honest with God. Don’t
be afraid. He’s right there.
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