SOMEONE

Someone reading this article is struggling with life’s problems. Someone has just learned that they have cancer, perhaps for the second or third time. Someone is trying to decide which treatment option to pursue or whether to pursue one at all. Someone is dealing with what seems an insurmountable health concern. Someone cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Someone reading this article has had a run-in with someone else. It may be a family member or a church member. Someone is feeling the pain of ugly words exchanged and wishing that certain things had not been said. Someone is feeling the agony of having lost a job after a lengthy tenure with a certain company. Perhaps they were let go simply because they were older in order to allow for someone new and with fewer benefits. Someone reading this article may be fearful of losing their job because they have been out sick for an extended length of time.

Someone reading this article may be having trouble in their marriage. Someone is wondering what to do to bring things back to the way they used to be at home. Someone reading this article has a child who has walked away from the faith, for whatever reason. Someone prays everyday that their child will return to the Lord. Someone reading this article may be carrying the guilt of a private sin in their life. Someone needs to repent before God. Someone reading this article may be questioning some long-held beliefs or convictions. Someone reading this article wonders if God hears their prayers and cares about their concerns in life. Someone reading this article has felt the tension of problems in the church and people leaving for greener pastures elsewhere.

Every one of us reading this has felt the dire stresses of life. All of us have suffered through and struggled with relationships, family, issues, fractures and breakups. All of us have been ignored, offended or mistreated by someone. We have been on both sides of these scenarios. We have all sinned and come up short at some time in our lives.

Let us remember that when we are weak God is strong. When we cannot see the distant light God is the light. When we are weary, worn out and exhausted God offers rest. When we are beaten down God lifts us up. When we think no one cares God is love. When conflicts never let up God is our peace. When we feel hopeless God is our strength. When we feel helpless God is our Ebenezer. When life is filled with storms God is our refuge. When we come to the end of life God receives us home!