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“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” – Psalm 94:19
The flu virus runs rampant through our household at least once a year. In our family, when one person gets it, there is no doubt that the rest of us are only a matter of days away. If you’ve had the flu recently, you know that it can take every ounce of energy right out of you. Things that seem so simple become a laborious task. The simple movement from laying down to sitting up can cause a nauseous reaction pretty quickly. There are even some times when you can’t see the end of the lousy feelings and it seems that you’ll never get over it.
They are now giving flu shots at work, at the grocery store and the pharmacy. The flu shot is actually contains a small portion of a killed virus which counters the risk in most people of receiving the live virus from others. Seeing the signs for flu shots being offered everywhere, I generally walk past, never give it a second thought and move on my merry way. It’s something I just don’t take the time to participate in, but always regret not doing after I’ve become sick.
You’re spiritual life is the same way. God’s word to you and I is available each and every day for nourishment, strength, confidence, comfort and renewed hope. Most of us know this, and realize that benefits of being in God’s word daily, yet pass right by and carry on throughout the day. Then when times get difficult, doubts enter into our thoughts and fear overcomes us, we run to find that perfect scripture to help.
The word of the Lord is alive and filled with unbelievable tools and protection against the onslaught of daily life. Having this knowledge and understanding of God’s word is the strongest vaccine available to fend off the challenges of today’s world. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with the day to day issues of bills, work, children, school, meals, cleaning, running errands and so on and so on… Each of these things are a necessity in their own right, but have tremendous opportunity to leave one feeling hopeless and defeated. God’s breath and life found in His scriptures renews that spirit every day, and allows for you to be strengthened for what lies ahead. How does God comfort His children? Through His word and through His Holy Spirit dwelling within each of us.
Take a few moments each day to spend with the Lord in quiet time. Lay your stress, worries and concerns at His feet through prayer, and renew your strength each day through His word. You’ll be surprised how this simple preventative maintenance will help in the restoring your faith.
The flu virus runs rampant through our household at least once a year. In our family, when one person gets it, there is no doubt that the rest of us are only a matter of days away. If you’ve had the flu recently, you know that it can take every ounce of energy right out of you. Things that seem so simple become a laborious task. The simple movement from laying down to sitting up can cause a nauseous reaction pretty quickly. There are even some times when you can’t see the end of the lousy feelings and it seems that you’ll never get over it.
They are now giving flu shots at work, at the grocery store and the pharmacy. The flu shot is actually contains a small portion of a killed virus which counters the risk in most people of receiving the live virus from others. Seeing the signs for flu shots being offered everywhere, I generally walk past, never give it a second thought and move on my merry way. It’s something I just don’t take the time to participate in, but always regret not doing after I’ve become sick.
You’re spiritual life is the same way. God’s word to you and I is available each and every day for nourishment, strength, confidence, comfort and renewed hope. Most of us know this, and realize that benefits of being in God’s word daily, yet pass right by and carry on throughout the day. Then when times get difficult, doubts enter into our thoughts and fear overcomes us, we run to find that perfect scripture to help.
The word of the Lord is alive and filled with unbelievable tools and protection against the onslaught of daily life. Having this knowledge and understanding of God’s word is the strongest vaccine available to fend off the challenges of today’s world. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with the day to day issues of bills, work, children, school, meals, cleaning, running errands and so on and so on… Each of these things are a necessity in their own right, but have tremendous opportunity to leave one feeling hopeless and defeated. God’s breath and life found in His scriptures renews that spirit every day, and allows for you to be strengthened for what lies ahead. How does God comfort His children? Through His word and through His Holy Spirit dwelling within each of us.
Take a few moments each day to spend with the Lord in quiet time. Lay your stress, worries and concerns at His feet through prayer, and renew your strength each day through His word. You’ll be surprised how this simple preventative maintenance will help in the restoring your faith.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for Your word. Thank you for the peace and comfort that You provide through Your scriptures and the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit. Help us to find renewed strength through the reading of Your word and expand our understanding to be a light unto others along the way. Put a hedge of protection around us Lord, that will fend off the enemy who steals our joy and peace through the busyness of the day. Guide our steps toward Your light and fill us with Your passion, love and grace to know that through You we are conquerors in this life. In Jesus name I pray – Amen.
© Sondove Enterprises, 2011
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Thank you Lord for Your word. Thank you for the peace and comfort that You provide through Your scriptures and the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit. Help us to find renewed strength through the reading of Your word and expand our understanding to be a light unto others along the way. Put a hedge of protection around us Lord, that will fend off the enemy who steals our joy and peace through the busyness of the day. Guide our steps toward Your light and fill us with Your passion, love and grace to know that through You we are conquerors in this life. In Jesus name I pray – Amen.
© Sondove Enterprises, 2011
For more Daily Thoughts go to: http://www.10minutereader.com
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