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The Journey Day 34: At the End of the Rope
There is a saying bounced around that says, “God never puts more on us than we can bear.” I am here to tell you this has got to be one of the biggest fallacies that I have ever come across since I have been a believer. I have used it before in the past as well. In all honesty, I told my sister/friend this week this statement is a “bunch of crap.” Then I launched into a speech, wondering who makes this stuff up? This statement probably came from some well-meaning soul who was at a loss for words when comforting someone. We live and we learn.
In the span of a week, I received notice I was going to be taking an involuntary and unpaid vacation (furlough), my car broke down with a huge bill, and to top it off, my favorite aunt who served in a maternal role in my life died. All of this happened within three days. It was more than I could bear. I was exhausted.
During that time, I was so grateful for His grace because I was not myself. I felt like I was the little mountain man on the show, the Price is Right, when he falls over the cliff. Or a wrestler who needs to come out of the match. I had tapped out.
Does that mean I did something wrong because I told you it was more than I could bear? Nope. Why? Because God does not always rescue us out of situations. He promises to be with us always. He goes with us and walks us through.
