Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

Jesus doesn't try to insulate His disciples from sorrow. He is no helicopter God, trying to spare them any hardship or pain. He doesn't promise them that every day will be sunshine and laughter. You will weep and lament, He says. You will have sorrow. But... your sorrow will turn into joy. And so the problems and struggles you face this week... you can have joy even in them, like the discipes. For you're not alone and you're not on your own. And that when you stumble and fall -- and you will! -- it won't change your Saviour's love for you.