the buzzard soaring with ease in the Welsh mountains, as I have done, can only be encouraged to think that no matter how low we may feel, God can enable us to soar on high when we draw near to him. It may appear as though there is no hope. This is a dangerous time. There is a temptation to give up. Maybe you are at this point right now. The beginning of your Christian life was exciting. Everything seemed to go well for you. Blessing abounded. But lately it seems as though you have been punished.