As I wrote the title above I couldn't help but think of the line from Lord of Rings when Gandalf says, "Yoooou, shalll nottt passs!" to the Balrog. My boys, especially Ben, love those movies, and I like them too - great allegories.
Unlike the Balrog, however, who did not pass if you haven't seen the movie, the various seasons of our lives do pass. I have been a little mentally and physically exhausted this week, and things always look more difficult when you are worn out. I am generally very optimistic (some might say foolishly optimistic; a dreamer), but it has been harder this week to see everything as possible. There are thoughts that creep in attempting to discourage, but I've been around the block enough times by now to know what is going on internally. I need rest.
So many times, however, I have seen people get lost in certain seasons of their lives and allow temporary circumstances or feelings to swallow them and do permanent damage. It is so easy from the outside looking in to see that everything is not as bad as they perceive it to be. Maybe they just need a break, maybe they need to stop being so hard on themselves, maybe they need to stop expecting perfection from others, but whatever it is, it is smaller than they think, and will pass soon if they let it.
Nobody is "UP" all the time, so don't beat yourself up with that lie. If you are going through a rough stretch right now, just close your eyes, breath in, breath out; turn your heart to God, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you how small today is in the scope of eternity.
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