Paralyzed - Mark 2:1-12
First you're expected to put on a happy face, then suddenly it is 'cool' to be real: Show your emotions! Be "honest" with God and each other. Once that gets too "real" you better tone it down and put that happy face back on- People only want to hear it as far as is convenient for their comfort. If pain gets to the point you need help carrying it, suddenly, you're not being thankful enough, not trying hard enough, not being spiritual enough. In other words, be real, but only for an appropriate amount of time. Then, get over it. But sometimes we don't just need help carrying our burdens. Sometimes we need to be CARRIED! Weariness eats into our bones and sorrow breaks them. Crying out with no answer leaves our voices dry. Remember the story of the paralytic man and his friends? No voice to call out to Jesus or ability to crawl his way there. Too crowded. Impossible situation. The man had no strength, but hi...