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Your Struggles Reveal God's Glory.

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 from all your fears. Not just a single fear, but all of them. Not only the pestilence that stalks in darkness but the social anxiety. Whatever the fear that grips you. 

Oh, what a wonder Christ is! 

Pouring forth such grace without measure. Allowing us sinners to ask unashamed. Washing us with His precious blood, and adorning us with a robe of righteousness.  

Oh, what a wonder Christ is!

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