If the Christian life is anything, it is a series of ups and downs. 

Doesn't it seem like the downs oftentimes outnumber the ups?  If you study Scripture carefully, you will discover that those who sought to serve God consistently suffered from depression repeatedly.  What's a blue believer to do?

I recently came across an exchange between that might be of help to you today.

Dear God,

Where are You? How can You watch and not help me? I hurt so bad, and You don't even care. If You cared You'd make it stop or let me die. I love You, but You seem so far away. I can't hear You or feel You or see You, but I'm supposed to believe You're here. Lord, I feel them and hear them. They are here. I know You're real, God, but they are more real to me right now. Please make someone believe me, Lord. Why won't You make it stop? Please, Lord, please! If You love me You'll let me die.

A Lost Sheep

If we really knew how many believers this describes, it would be scary.  Life's pressures, poor health, broken relationships, and just plain 'life' pulls countless numbers of servants off the playing field.

So how do you think Jesus would respond to this letter?

My Dear Lost Sheep,

You ask Me where I am. My child, I am with you and I always will be. You are weak, but in Me you are strong. I am so
close that I feel everything you feel. Be crucified with Me and I will live in you, and you shall live with Me. I will
direct you in paths of righteousness. My child, I love you and I will never forsake you, for you are truly Mine.

Love, God

Remember that no one who has ever lived, is living, or ever will live had a life as difficult as Jesus Christ.  So when you pour out your heart to Him, He does more than listen to you...He lives it with you.

Questions:

1) Am I feeling like a 'lost sheep' today?  Why or why not?

2) Do I really believe that Christ will 'never leave me or forsake me'?  Why or why not?

3) What is one way I can connect with God better in the area of my personal problems?

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