Sometimes life’s troubles may so overwhelm me that I cannot for a time sustain a belief in God’s loving concern for me and my fellow creatures. In my humanity I may, like may of my biblical predecessors in the faith, despair or even rage against God. At that point you must believe for me. Do not insist that I still believe. Do not whip the mule that has collapsed under the burden. Do what you can to lighten the burden and wait patiently until I have regained my strength. And someday I will do the same for you.
-- Daniel Taylor
