Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Weak

When many things seem to go wrong over a length of time, we can begin to struggle in our faith. It feels like the trial(s) will never come to an end. Scripture is a wonderful source of comfort and encouragement, but we also need help that comes from our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Paul writes, "encourage the faint hearted, support the weak" (1 Thessalonians 5:14). I remember the many times i struggled with faith. Those special people who loved me encouraged me, sometimes through memories of their own, sometimes through scripture, but most often by listening and praying.

God has brought the person who is struggling across your path, not to condemn or judge, but to come along side as one who expresses God's love.