What's the use...

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I sometimes lose hope. Most of those times it's not because of overwhelming circumstances, or surreal challenges. Most of the time it's because of the general stupidity of human beings (including my own, very obvious stupidity).

Like following lockdown rules... or not. Many people, it seems, stupidly think that these rules, there to protect them and those around them, don't apply to them. So what's the use of me keeping to the rules if someone else just keeps on breaking them, regardless? What is the use?

And the scary thing is that this will most likely be repeated in the future (assuming most of us survive the current apocalypse). It's not a new thing either. The Israelites in the desert/wilderness started to grumble when they missed their captivity. At least they had meat to eat... The Israelites after God gave them their own country, not sticking to the rules He gave them. Again. And again. And (predictively, sadly, annoyingly) again. Even the apostle Paul writes that the good he wants to do, he doesn't; and the bad he wants to do, he does. It seems it is entirely human not to want to follow rules. I see it in my kids. I see it in myself!

Which is exactly why we need a Saviour. A merciful One. A welcoming One. One who loves us as we are.

Thank God for Jesus Christ. Without Him I would not have any hope at all.

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