Where Are You Unloading Your Burden?

Where you go when you fall determines how you rise again.

I really wanted to start with that today. ☺️

Because I’m always impressed by how honest the Bible is when it tells stories about heroes of faith. It doesn’t pretend these people were superhumanly strong or emotionless. Instead, it shows us where they brought their very human feelings.

Daniel was no exception. He wasn’t unshakable, but he was deeply anchored.

When Daniel 10 describes how he mourned for three weeks, ate no rich food, and collapsed in exhaustion, we see a man who was overwhelmed. BUT, look closely:

He didn’t complain horizontally—he cried out vertically! He didn’t throw himself at the feet of his friends—he threw himself before God!

And because of that, something incredible happens: God Himself strengthens him.

An angel tells him, “Daniel, you are very precious to God…” (Daniel 10:11, NLT) 

Wouldn’t you want to experience that too?

Deeply challenging seasons are often moments when people may not be able to reach your heart… But God can! ❤️ Daniel shows us a spiritual principle we often forget:

People can walk beside you on the outside, but only God can restore you on the inside.

Yes, we need friends. Don’t get me wrong. But we also need a place where we are truly allowed to fall while already knowing with certainty: here, I won’t just fall… here, I will rise again! 

Maybe you’re thinking right now, “I can’t—and I don’t want to—always be strong.” Then please hear this: you don’t have to be. You only need to know where you’re bringing your weakness today.

Because one thing is certain: where you go when you fall determines how you rise again.

You can be sure of this: God loves you too.

And, “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29, NIV) 

You are a miracle!