“Robin looked after everyone. If only he would have looked after himself.” That was a comment from friend and fellow comedian David Steinberg, following the tragic suicide last month of beloved actor-comedian Robin Williams. He had had been diagnosed with a serious illness, had a substance abuse problem and fell into depression. Richard Corliss wrote of Williams’ passing in Time magazine-“One man with a thousand voices brought joy to millions-but could not sustain it in himself.” So often many put on a brave face c, but inside, it is an entirely different story. Thankfully we do not have to try to put on a brave face with our dear Heavenly Father. He sees us “warts and all” and loves us, no matter what we have done. David the Psalmist wrote, “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for you Lord have never forsakes those who seek you.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell