I know how tempting it is to fight back when someone spreads lies or tries to ruin your reputation. But I want to share with you what I’ve learned from the Psalms: God doesn’t mind when we urgently cry out to Him. In fact, He welcomes our need. Our weakness isn't failure—it’s a doorway to His strength.

Paul said it well: All have sinned and fallen short. And thank God for our current season of the year, where we consider the great price Jesus paid on the cross so that every sinner can have their sins forgiven.