Hope in Suffering

Weep with Those Who Weep

I’m in an interesting season of life right now. For various reasons, I can’t talk about all of the details with you right now. (Although, please know that I want to! Processing through writing on this blog has been a true grace to me these many years. Maybe one day soon …)

As I’ve walked through my current challenges, I’ve been on a bit of a high-wire tightrope teetering over two extremes:

1. Pessimism – I just assume this bad thing is going to happen; and

2. Faith – God is sovereign and God is good. I can trust Him.

I’m embarrassed to even admit this, of course.

But I do think it’s a bit of an interesting question–especially for we who are prone to melancholy.

When does faith (“I trust God no matter what”) turn the corner and become pessimism (“I assume something bad is going to happen; and yes, God is still good”)?

I am praying for joyful confidence in our Good God. Truly. I really believe He is good and sovereign–really. It’s just the daily, moment-by-moment stressors that remind me of the battle.

 

Life in a fallen world. Fun stuff, eh?

The topic made me do a little reading in my Hope in Suffering archives and I found a helpful link that I wanted to share with you:

Weep with Those Who Weep

Hope you’re enjoying your post-Christmas days. We have GOT to do some laundry today. 🙂

Sending you love!
— Tara B.