Down Gilead Lane, Season 6 | Episode 1

DEAL WITH IT

Season Description

When a new star quarterback comes to town, the Richters feel threatened. What they don’t see coming is an unlikely friendship that turns the threat into answered prayer.

Today’s Story

Deal with it

As Michael is challenged by dad to “play by the rules” unlike Mr. Richter’s “pull whatever strings you have to” approach to life, he begins to lose his trust in God.  Meanwhile, still struggling with the pain of losing his mom, Luke Taylor tries to keep himself busy at the store and withdraws from his friends, dad  and God, so he won’t have to deal with or think about his sadness.

How about you…

When life gets hard, sad or painful, are you tempted to “deal with it” by avoiding friends and family, forcing things to work out your way or stuffing the feelings deep down inside?

Check this out…

Take a look through the books of Psalms and Proverbs in the Bible, and look for the word “trust”.  You may be surprised at the amount of importance God puts on trusting Him alone.  What does it mean to trust Him alone?  Well, you can’t trust Him ALONE, if you are ALSO putting your trust in your own power (like Luke) or the power of seemingly powerful men (like Mikey).  Remember, God is trustworthy!  The Bible says, “My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:7-8)