Everyone gets tired of work or school (or BOTH) sometimes. A Scottish postal worker, working in Germany during the day & taking some night classes, took it to new levels. He was tired of the load & began dumping or, otherwise, hoarding mail. Over 20,000 letters to be more specific. From August of 2007 the 'taxed' worker began either trashing 'excess' mail or holding it.
From time to time we all feel overworked or tired. I suppose the thing we need to remember is that life is not a sprint but rather a marathon. It is the rare person who can juggle a job, possibly family, & finish school early. It takes time. We are living in, as one commentator put it, a 'drive through society'. We want everything yesterday.
My son recently epitomized this as he complained he didn't want to go to a certain drive through restaurant because it took several minutes. I feel that way sometimes myself at a traffic light or following someone driving slow in the fast lane. I lose perspective.
In the bible we find God's people had to fight their enemies for years. The battles seemed to go on forever, with little hope of peace. (I'm sure our own soldiers feel this at times) King David sang out after defeating his enemy: "For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer,enabling me to stand on mountain heights." II Sam. 22:32-34 NLT
No one ever said life would be easy. It is a marathon. I can't imagine trying to navigate through life without the direction of God. He strengthens & helps me when I'm weak & is a refuge from the storms of life. If He's not your guide & strength, I urge you to call on Him.
Dave Jackson-Campus Minister Contact me at djackson@absc.org www.myspace.com/davejacksonnewport. Dave Jackson on facebook www.bcmasunewport.org
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