©2001 Charles Darby

Have you ever been down and felt like no one really cared if you made it or not? As Christians we should not get like this but sometimes we do, don't we?

I want to share something with you that happened to me several years ago, in the hope that it will help you. My wife and I attended church regularly and were very involved. I was teaching a Bible class and was on the Deacon board. Some things happened in the church that was not right. I want go into details, as it would not serve any good purpose. Sufficient to say, we were very hurt. We left that church and started attending another.

My wife, Datha, and I get a lot of phone calls about needs in folks life. We get visits from some that need advice and help spiritually.

During this time I began to feel sorry for myself. I talked to Datha about it to some extent. Why do folk always expect me to be up? Am I never supposed to have a “down” day? Don't they realize I need someone to lift me up? Why do I haft to always lift others up?

I felt like I had no one that would lift me up. I could not think of a soul that could or would help me. I was really down, feeling sorry for my self, having a pity party! I hope you have never been there.

This went on for a few weeks. One day I was working in my back yard and these thoughts were running through my mind. No one was giving to me, why should I be expected to give to others? The Lord intervened and spoke to my heart. He said, “people have every right to come and see if the light in you is for real. I have made you like a city sat on a hill for all to see. I am your light. When you need strength or lifting up I will do it.”

I had to agree; He knew just what I needed. I asked Him to forgive me. He was saying I don't want you going to others for help, I am your help! I will supply all your need. Praise God, no longer was I down, the joy, the strength all returned! In Him I am complete. He is our source for all we need. Let's all grow up and quit feeling sorry for ourselves.

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