Thursday, February 16, 2012
Nisi Dominus Frustra
Yes, you read that correctly – Nisi Dominus Frustra. It’s a Latin phrase taken from a translation of Psalm 127 which states, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain” or “without the Lord, frustration.”
Frustration. I’ve seen it so many times when the safety net of a stable family life is removed and a young mom and her children must enter Wheeler’s Center for Women and Children. Yes, unless the Lord builds the house….frustration.”
Frustration. I’ve seen it in the face of a mom and dad who are bringing their son to Wheeler due to his downward spiral into the depths of addiction, and his rejection of “a house” that the Lord wanted to build.
Frustration. When a man or woman has had 18 job interviews but no job offers.
But…we are not without an answer to frustration. God changes things. We serve the God of all hope, the God of all comfort, the Sovereign God who has numbered the hairs on our heads. Yes, in place of frustration, we can have hope. As we make concerted efforts through case management meetings, counseling sessions, and relationship building with our guests we see frustration turn into hope.
Thanks for your interest in Wheeler Mission. I encourage you to pray that those who enter our doors will leave with hope in the Lord!
Rick
Frustration. I’ve seen it so many times when the safety net of a stable family life is removed and a young mom and her children must enter Wheeler’s Center for Women and Children. Yes, unless the Lord builds the house….frustration.”
Frustration. I’ve seen it in the face of a mom and dad who are bringing their son to Wheeler due to his downward spiral into the depths of addiction, and his rejection of “a house” that the Lord wanted to build.
Frustration. When a man or woman has had 18 job interviews but no job offers.
But…we are not without an answer to frustration. God changes things. We serve the God of all hope, the God of all comfort, the Sovereign God who has numbered the hairs on our heads. Yes, in place of frustration, we can have hope. As we make concerted efforts through case management meetings, counseling sessions, and relationship building with our guests we see frustration turn into hope.
Thanks for your interest in Wheeler Mission. I encourage you to pray that those who enter our doors will leave with hope in the Lord!
Rick
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