Monday, March 29: Life is a Roller Coaster

How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave, Bitterly she weeps at night, tears are upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers there are none to comfort her, All her friends have betrayed her, they have become her enemies. Lamentations 1: 1-2

“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.” Mark 11:22-23

Throughout the Bible there are lessons of grief, famines, and frightful and sometimes gory experiences. Then, there are also many stories of forgiveness, salvation, and awe inspiring and comforting experiences.

Walking from the Metro to work there is familiar homeless man that I talk with occasionally and provide a little help. A couple of weeks ago I asked if he found shelter during the cold weather. He said that he had and then said “I am blessed”. This is truly an example of what I would call the fortunes of the unfortunate. When we personally or our friends or people we know of only by name are down and out, in a funk or however we describe those lows, we must remember that God will be there to support and give us a foundation of unrelenting love. Life is a roller coaster and with the power of faith in God we can soar to amazing heights. Strap in!!!!

God, you are powerful and loving. Many years ago you showed us the ultimate ‘low’ followed a few days later by a wonderful risen Lord. Belief in You can provide us strength to prevail over conflicts in our lives. Praise and thanks to You. Amen.

Scott Goltry