There are times when all followers of Jesus struggle with their faith - though rarely do they own up to their struggle. At such times what we need is some encouragement but what we sometimes get is someone poking us in the eye and telling us to get over it.

Here's a great song by The Proclaimers about those very same people who have an ability to make us feel guilty about where we're at.

Great lyrics – published below the vid. Enjoy.





The Light

You make it sound easy.

You say just hold out your hand don't you,

You just hold your hand out don't you,

That hope never leaves you.

'Cos a light shines on and helps you to steer

Makes everything clear;

(Well it might)

Well it might in your world

(but it doesn't)

But it doesn't in mine;

(I've been stumbling)

I've been stumbling in the dark for years

And the light just made me blind.

You say it lights every pathway

Shows me how to live life

For the rest of my days;

For the rest of my days.

(But I can't)

But I can't put my faith in

(Your words)

Your words and demands.

(I believe)

I believe in God alright

It's folk like you I just can't stand.

You don't have to try and scare me

To reinforce my faith, sir,

'Cos I know that one day

I'll stand before my maker.

(And if I'm found)

And if I'm found wanting

(When my case)

When my case is heard

(It'll be)

It'll be by the author

Not some interpreter of his words.

You make it sound easy,

You say just hold out your hand don't you,

You just hold your hand out don't you,

That hope never leaves you.

'Cos a light shines on and helps you to steer

Makes everything clear.

(Well it might)

Well it might in your world

(but it doesn't)

But it doesn't in mine.

(I've been stumbling)

I've been stumbling in the dark for years

And the light just made me blind,

Yeah the light just made me blind.