A boost when it was needed most

It did seem for a time that all was lost. I wanted to throw in the "towel" and let the organization die. I told myself that no one cared. Of course that wasn't true. I had much to learn. I realize that. I couldn't do it either by myself. I knew that too. Yet amazingly so many others have came to my rescue...they stayed when it seemed that everything was falling apart at the seams. They told me not to quit and gave me a reason to continue.

Yes, the society is still in a critical phase. There is no denying that. I could wallow in self-pity and shame for some minor offenses or I could pick myself up, admit that I failed and move forward. Moving forward after a crisis isn't going to be easy. It is going take guts and courage to face the ugly naysayers who long to pull you down to their level.

It would be easy to give in to the naysayers. It takes courage and guts to stand up for what you believe and be willing to sacrifice everything for them. I had to tell myself that it was God's will that this situation happened, and that I was being tested. Would I stand up for him? Yes. I can't do anything else...God hates sin. There is no compromise here. Sin is sin. To believe that God will accept sinners who keep sinning is wrong and dangerous. If we condone sin, what is the unbeliever to believe about us? Yes, as painful as it still is....I believe that this happened for a reason. Have I learned something? I have. I learned a lot about the people around me, and about my own strengths. I realized that this whole situation is bigger than just what's currently happening in the society. Everyone needs to ask this pertinent question. How willing are you to stand up for what you believe in? Would you crumble at the least provocation? Or will you stand and reach out to others who need to see your stance?

I appreciate the strong Christian who is willing to make necessary sacrifices so others may know God and follow him. They give me a boost when I need it most. It is through their example that I see the Lord working. It is through God's word that I gain strength to face each day.