What a sobering, but realistic, instruction.
Today we are told to stand in justice and fear to serve the Lord, but also to prepare ourselves for trials. My grandfather used to tell his freshman students that they will experience at least 3-4 significant hardships in their lives, but the question was: how would they get back up and continue afterwards?
There are many points in our lives that may feel like they are trying to break us; you or someone you know may be going through one right now, but Sirach reminds us that God will protect us along the way.
How do you serve the Lord? What is the importance of getting back up after a hardship?
May God bless you to find the strength and hope to stand strong with your family.
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