Waiting in the Darkness
There are seasons in life in which it seems like the ground around us is shaking and our heads swarm with all the overwhelming issues that life deals to us. For me, I feel like I have been living in a long season of struggle. Don’t get me wrong here, I would not dare to compare my problems with someone else. I am well aware that the things I deal with are a far cry from my brothers and sisters in Christ who are giving their lives for the sake of the Gospel or even with others who may be facing serious health issues or illnesses. I often feel guilty for focusing on my burdens, not just because they are often of my own making, but because they are so petty compared to others I know. But no matter how much I try to convince myself that I just need to “get over it,” I can’t let go of how I feel. I can smile and put on a good face with the best of them, but lately it feels as if all of my prayers and all my hopes are being sucked into a dark vortex of despair and regret. And a
