When we have questions, problems, or struggles, our greatest strength and hope come from God's great love for us. After all, we can cast all our anxiety on God because He cares for us (I Peter 5:7) and we can cast our burden on God, knowing His promises that He will sustain us and that He will not allow a righteous man (a man who finds his righteousness in God) to be moved.
However, one of Satan's tactics against us is convincing us that we can not, or should not, tell others about what we are dealing with. This is ridiculous. As Christians, we have a family of believers that are ready to talk to and pray for us whenever we need it. Everyone deals with questions, problems, and struggles in their life and in their faith, but so few seem willing to talk about them. God is our greatest source of help, but at times His source of help is those around us. So don't be shy, embarrassed, or concerned about what others think. When you open up, you may find yourself surprised at who has gone through similar situations and is ready and willing to impart a little knowledge to you.
So my challenge is to be open about your struggles. Ask the hard questions. Find someone; a parent, friend, teacher, or pastor to talk to. Heck, email, call, text, or talk to me - I would LOVE to help you out! Don't let Satan fool you into thinking you have to put on a fake front or everyone will think you're a horrible Christian. I can't speak for all, but I, personally, have respect for those who are willing to stop attempting to put on a fake bravado and be open and honest about what they deal with. No problem is too big or too "personal." "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective" (James 5:16). The prayer of many righteous men can't hurt. Please share, you don't have to do it alone!
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