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STRUGGLING WITH OUR STRUGGLES

Everyone longs for a bit of excitement, something out of the ordinary to find its way into their lives. There are many substitutes available this day and age to fill the void, to feed the hunger, to occupy our time. The majority of what holds our attention and focus is what owns us. Our society operates on internet and cable services. No face to face anymore, just poor simulations that can give you a feeling that you are actually connecting with someone, but in all truth you are worlds apart and very much alone. I am certain there are plenty of reasons why so many of us neglect making even a small effort of getting in touch with someone or sharing what is really going on in our lives. Everyone is too busy and besides it does take too much of our time to communicate and clear the air. So we struggle with our struggles and carry our burdens so long we forget they're there. We begin to believe that no amount of prayer could pull us out, we are the problem, and that there must be som