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Ever feel like packing up your bags and running away?
The impulse is fairly normal as many of us imagine that life might be better under different circumstances. We fantasize and believe that happiness will come when we flee and start over, where we can rewrite the script and live, finally, free.
That’s a big fat lie. There is no freedom in running.
What we may not realize is that those bags we pack contain the pain and darkness that we think we’re running from and they only get heavier.
Some really leave. They literally run away, make excuses and justify the self-centered choice to abandon commitments. Some stay physically, with resentment, and hide away inside their hearts, refusing to engage and growing bitter. Either way, it’s running.
Of course, there are times when fleeing is appropriate.
2 Timothy 2:22-23 “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.”
Yeah, run from that stuff.
What life does God call us to? Running from darkness and running towards Him and loving others more than ourselves. It’s pretty simple. And we are also called to persevere and hold tight, counting the hard times and struggle as a blessing…not something to run from, but to trust through.
James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
Yes, it’s hard. But life is not better somewhere over the rainbow and you’re not alone. He can give you wisdom and strength. Will you trust Him?
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