When someone we care about is drowning in addiction, pain, or troubles, we often feel obligated to rush to the recue. Like a lifeguard, we grab a floatation device, jump on a jet ski, and speed off to save the day. The thing is, if we launch out without consulting God, we may miss the […]
Vultures and fixers
Anyone who suffers with chronic mental or physical illness will understand this quote by Eugene H. Peterson, “Suffering attracts fixers like roadkill attracts vultures.” When someone we care about suffers, we want to help. So we circle, ever ready to offer advice. The thing is, God doesn’t ask us to fix sufferers but to direct […]