Guest Post: For Those Who Are Struggling, Suffering, and Crushed

This guest post by Kevin Schrock is for anyone who is struggling, suffering, and feeling crushed. "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord is with you all." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Every word of this account is true. All was lost. Howling winds buffeted the tiny raft, threatening to capsize it, while rain and sleet burned the man's eyes. His every fiber strained to keep the jagged cliffs at bay, as the wind's incessant cackle mocked him, "All is lost. All is death." Renewing his effort would drown out the din for a time, but weariness would overtake him, and he would crumble once again, with the wind continuing its cruel call. Years had passed, blending into one another, but always following the same cycle. Maybe it would be easier to give in. He never made any headway, never would. Maybe he should just let the wind and the current carry him into the pass where the darkness reigned; where desp