At the time of writing this, I can't afford to attend a wellness day hosted by my psychologist. Am I sad, yes. Am I resentful, no. I've been reading books by Max Lucado, and I can't help but rejoice in these light afflictions. I have no idea what your afflictions are, but rejoice in them for they are our share in the passion of Christ. You and I have been created to reflect God's glory. Find every opportunity in your afflictions. Sometimes God doesn't give us the answers we seek but His Word should be our anchor. Anchor your soul to the heart of a loving Father. Anchor your soul to Christ the Saviour of the world. The world sways you with its trends. Trends are a mirage, the closer you get the more they disappear, yet the Word remains true. It's a sturdy anchor for our hearts. The Word quenches our thirsty souls. "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from my fears." Psalm 34:4 Seek Him and He will hear you. He will deliver you fr...
You are loved in your weakness. You are loved in your depression. You are loved in your pain. Can you believe that! God loves the weak. Admitting I need help means setting aside my pride and revealing my weakness. Well I thought God wanted me to be this strong faith filled child. Now I realize that there is a humility in weakness that attracts God's power. Proverbs 16:5 [5]Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord... Let weakness take the place of pride. He understands and will never never never never never leave you nor forsake you. God is an everlasting refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deut 33:27) Weakness leads me to humility. It forces me to reveal my limits and incapabilities. When I face God I'm thirsty for His wisdom and guidance. That's why God said His strength was made perfect in weakness. All the more to glory in my infirmities. I rejoice for I know when I'm weak then I'm strong, for the joy of the Lord is my strength.