I witnessed another example yesterday of how unfair this life is. It is not easy to get through those times when you feel that you are doing your best and something bad happens anyway. The most important thing is not what is happening to you, but, rather how we respond to those events. It is easy for us to become hard and harsh instead of remaining faithful and fruitful. When we can not find answers it is easy for us to listen to advice from wrong sources. You must never forget that God knows what is happening to you, that God knows how to help you deal with it, and that God has already prepared you to be able to get through it. You will not be defeated if you look to God as your source of strength and don’t get distracted by what is taking place. We know that one day we will understand the why’s, but right now we have to hold on to God and trust His guiding hand. ( Psalm 9:9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.) When Paul was shipwrecked the only thing he could do was to find a piece of the broken ship and hold on. The same faith that carried you through the good times will also see you through the stormy times. There are verses that just speak to me when I am facing tough times. (Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6. In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.) Remember that God always hears your prayers. He hears you pray even when he doesn’t answer immediately. Make certain that what is happening to you doesn’t effect what has happened in you. Hold on to God! He’s still holding on to you!! Pastor Don