Exhausting Enthusiasm
by Rebecca Kiser Do you ever get tired of the christian answers? Like when life is being particularly unfair, and you know if someone quotes you another encouraging Bible verse you’re gonna grab the nearest heavy object and launch it through the wall? What about being the positive one; the one giving those answers? Does it ever become too hard to manage that automatic, encouraging response you’ve perfected? When life makes you feel like you’re unraveling, do you ever just want to take a minute to unravel? My best friend moved across the country. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him…” All of my friends betrayed me. “I know the plans that I have for you… Plans to give you a hope and a future.” I got fired. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart...” There are literally not enough hours in the day to get everything done. “I can do all things...” NO! I’m over it. I need some sympathy, some time to be mad, and, ...