Sometimes, no, alot of times, I feel like I don’t do anything right. Sometimes I am just too hard on myself and at other times it’s because of actions or words of other people. This week? I’ve been attacked every which way but Sunday and if I didn’t immidately turn these thoughts over to the Big Man, I’m not sure how I would be right now.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’ve not been Miss Susie Sunshine all week… just ask my children. But I’ve not dwelled on it either. I’ve simply stopped, prayed, and moved on.
But tonight, I needed a little encouragement in the Biblical nature. I know what my friends tell me. I know what my loved ones tell me. But I needed to hear it from a higher source.
I needed to know that at some point in time, this was all going to settle down and life could return to normal…whatever normal is.
In the quiet of my office, with the only light that of my monitors, I began seeking out His encouragement.
It didn’t take me long… as I went to a webpage and these words were put in front of my face…
I’m pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I’m blessed beyond the curse for His promise will endure
And His joy’s gonna be my strengthThough the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
And so now, again, I will lay them down for the joy of the Lord.
and go to bed. Because the morning will come faster. And bring the joy with it. Of course, as we all know, my morning and His morning may be two entirely different times… but I’m also praying for His favor on this one…
Until next time…
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For me, in times of attack, I find it comforting to remember that I don’t belong to this world – and ‘not belonging’ is very often a reason people attack in the first place. The passage I keep in mind is John 15:18-19. And some of my favorite Scripture of all is part of what you quoted, 2 Corinthians 4:8-18. Good stuff! Keep your chin up.
THUD.
Did you hear that?
It was my knees hitting the floor for you.
Give me your laundry list.
Or, I’ll just pray in the Spirit.
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What a great post. Sometimes those song lyrics can be such a comfort to us. I remember when I was in the hospital, having a hard time nursing Anna Marie, in the middle of the night. A song came to me that quoted the scripture “The race is not given to the swift or to the strong”. That may seem like an odd thing at a time like that, but it helped me persevere through the difficulties!
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Just remember to always live life in the present moment. Tomorrow, yesterday will be over so try not to let people get you down, it’s not worth it at all. ignore them and move on to greener pastures after each moment.
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Your post brought a tear to my eyes. That verse has a very special meaning for me. In November of last year, I miscarried twins and after I prayed God showed me this verse. It helped me through a very difficult time.
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