Psalm 57:4
My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set
on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their
tongue a sharp sword.
Kevin thought that joining the fraternity would solve all his
problems. Everybody seemed to look up to the fraternities. Ever since he came
to college, Kevin felt a little left out and lonely. His loneliness only
increased after he was initiated. None of the other guys in the frat thought or
felt anything like he did. Most of them were shallow. Sure, there were a lot of
great people in fraternities, but it wasn't what Kevin was looking for. He felt
so out of place. What he needed was someplace where he could be himself, and
not always put on acts.
We are experts at wearing masks. We do the acceptable things so
we don't feel strange or uncomfortable. We get thrown into the lion's den, and
it feels like the only way we can hope to avoid being eaten is to become a lion
ourselves. Take heart. God has seen our problems and He is willing to help us
stand firm for what we believe. There is a place for us. In time, God will lead
us all to a place where we feel accepted and loved for who we are.
Prayer: There are so many temptations before me that threaten to
make me less than You want me to be, Lord. Save me from my own weaknesses, and
make me strong in my beliefs and convictions. Amen.
