Biblical Answer

When everything falls apart, being a good Christian means persevering through the struggle and allowing God to chart our journeys. As Gary and Betsy Ricucci say, "Struggle makes us stronger; it builds us up and deepens our faith." This is not to say that we will never go wrong, but rather that we are enabled to repent and pick ourselves up and begin again after each stumble. In this sense, a Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is empowered to repair himself and continue on the path of righteousness.

This perseverance is not about self-reliance, but rather about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of suffering. As C.S. Lewis says, "I have never met a Christian who did not suffer, no matter how awful his pain, can still truly say, God is good to me!" This is not a Pollyannaish optimism, but rather a deep trust in God's character and purposes. When everything falls apart, we must learn to allow God to chart our journeys, rather than trying to control the situation ourselves. This requires humility, faith, and a willingness to trust in God's goodness, even when we don't understand what's happening.

Ultimately, being a good Christian when everything falls apart means living a life of faithful obedience, even in the midst of struggle and uncertainty. This means being committed to prayer, loyal in our church membership, and active in Christian service and witness. As 1 Peter 3:15 says, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." This is not about trying to prove ourselves, but rather about sharing the message of Jesus with others, motivated by love and a desire to see them come to know the hope that we have. In this sense, being a good Christian when everything falls apart is not about being perfect, but about being faithful, even in the midst of imperfection and uncertainty.