This week, St. Luke’s is hosting virtual Vacation Bible School. The theme is Rocky Railway and we are reminded that “Jesus’ Power Pulls us Through”. Throughout the week, we will explore different daily themes and Bible verses. I am excited to journey through these themes with you and our VBS families as a way of all of us being connected.
Jesus’ Power Help Us Do Hard Things
There are things in life that can be hard. This looks different for all us. The list can include: hiking a tough trail, training hard for a sport, memorizing lines for a play or musical, having tough conversations with ones we love about tough subjects, opening up about something we are struggling with, supporting someone how is going through tough things, and so much more.
I recently read a quote that said “God does not promise that hard things will not happen, but God promises to be with us through them.” I think this is so true, it is a mystery to me why we live in a world where we experience so many hard things, but it is not a mystery to me that God is with us. Through Jesus we are given the courage and strength to do hard things. We do not do this alone, we are called to help one another and support one another through both the ups and downs of life.
Please know, it is okay to not go through hard things on your own, it is okay to ask for help, and God is with you every step of the journey. We do not “get over” hard things in life, we journey through them and lean on each other and God, who can handle all that we give him.
“Dear Jesus, help me to remember that you are always with me and walk alongside me as I journey thought the good and the bad of life. Thank you for your love. Amen”
Jay Kiel
Tomorrow: Jesus’ Power Gives us Hope
