Biblical Answer

When it feels like you're drowning, it's easy to give in to the temptation to stop and surrender. The quicksand of despair can be overwhelming, and it's natural to feel like you're trapped and unable to escape. However, as C.S. Lewis said, "You probably want to be safe much more than you want to help the man who is drowning: but the Moral Law tells you to help him all the same." This is a powerful reminder that we have a choice to make in the midst of struggle. We can choose to give in to our fears and doubts, or we can choose to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness.

When we feel like we're drowning, it's essential to look to God for help. We can begin by filling our minds with the thought that God is with us, and that He knows all about our struggles. As Psalm 119:71 says, "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." We can also meditate on passages of Scripture that remind us of God's power and presence, such as Psalm 23:4, which says, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." By looking to God and trusting in His goodness, we can find the strength to keep going, even when it feels like we're drowning.

Ultimately, our hope is not in our own ability to survive the struggles of life, but in the power of God to help us. As C.S. Lewis said, "You will know it can be done if you will look to Jesus." When we look to Jesus, we are reminded that He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, and that He has overcome every obstacle and challenge that we face. By looking to Him, we can find the strength and courage to keep going, even when it feels like we're drowning. As the Bible says, "My heavenly Father knows all about this!" (Matthew 6:8). We can trust in His goodness and sovereignty, and know that He will help us through every stormy season of life.