As a pastor, very few things break my heart more than finding out that someone has been silenty struggling and are ready to give up on life, or God, or any number of things. For some reason, many of us don't think we should bother other people with our pain or problems. We might be too embarassed or proud, we might think no one cares, or we might not know how to ask.
And as delicate as I want to be with the subject of pain and hurt, this is my advice...GET OVER IT, AND JUST ASK FOR HELP!
It is FOR YOU (and me) that God designed the church. It isn't a building; it's a support system of people who can rely on each other, and need to help each other with any need that arises.
It isn't (or at least shouldn't be) an incovenience to help people it need, it's actually our obligation!
Let me share this obligation with all of you...
Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
If you are weak today... ask for help. We love you, we are here for you.
If you are strong today... help those around you. Take some of their burden. Ask: How are you really doing? Then listen. And if you can and should, respond.
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