I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
Do you ever get discouraged? Of course you do! It is not a spiritual weakness, nor a character defect, nor an indication of your attitude. It is the reasonable response to a world that is broken and hurting. World events, most specifically the recent war in Israel, have made many of us sad, discouraged and disappointed. And angry, and scared, and perplexed.
Yes, the world is a place of immeasurable worth and value, joy and pleasure. It is also a place of hatred, anger, suffering and generational hostility. So, our life is a blend of all of the above. I have given up on trying to understand many things, because so much of life is inexplicable. This I trust- God is in control, I am not, and many who are in charge are incapable, incompetent, and self-serving. You know, I hate to be negative here, but the truth sets us free. If we place our trust in people, we will be disappointed. Such is life, and such has been the case since the first people walked on earth.
The good news is that God IS in control, he IS faithful, and we look to him for peace, salvation and assurance.
Prayer: Lord, we look to you and you alone for our peace, comfort, and value, Amen.
Reflections of a Counselor 