No Harm. No Foul?

This week I was talking with a friend about the “good ol” days and how we would play pick-up basketball games and play by “STREET” rules.  One of the major rules, was one I always thought was interesting,no harm, no foul. If there was not any physical damage when touched, no blood or bruising, then you couldn’t call a foul.

A foul in basketball is when another player illegally touches or “hits” the opposing player, the game of play stops and restarts with the offending player getting a penalty.

In Street ball, you play through the little touches unless someone really gets hurt. This is all fine and dandy until the last play of the game when you have the ball and take the winning shot and get your arm slapped, miss the shot, and you can’t say anything.

I think sometimes through life we think, “hey, if I don’t say I am hurt, sad, or broken, then I am not.” Well this isn’t always the case. Just because we can’t tell from the outside that there is pain or hurt. Doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Psalm 34:17-18:

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

How cool is that?! The Lord wants to hear us, and will take a care of us, brokenhearted or crushed in spirit. 

So just because you may be externally doing fine, don’t neglect the feelings inside and don’t try to keep them there. Cry for help, God will provide it through the people around you. 

Peace and Love,

Adam