Today's scripture: Psalm 29:11
This is one of those mornings where I'm not functioning well ... mentally or physically. I can't seem to find the words to continue with Psalm 61, so I'm sharing a devotional I wrote as part of a short book on peace. It seems very appropriate for my day, and I pray it blesses you:
Often, I feel very, very weak—emotionally, mentally, spiritually. The world seems to be closing in, and I can’t seem to dodge the boulders being tossed at me, right and left.
Often, I try to take on the world and its challenges on my own, and I feel the weight crushing me, pushing me down until I lie prostrate on the ground.
I can’t do this, I think. And I’m right. I can’t do this—on my own, that is.
We humans are fleshly, fallen, frail creatures, and we don’t have the strength to combat what this world throws at us. We truly are incapable.
However, we do have Someone who can give us all the strength we need: our heavenly Father. He promises strength to us. In fact, as the apostle Paul wrote, we “can do all things through Christ who strengthens” us (NKJV, Philippians 4:13).
Along with that strength, He promises peace. He will bless us with peace.
Yes, we may be incapable, but He is more than capable. We can trust in His strength; we can trust in His peace.
When was the last time you tried to handle the world’s challenges on your own? How did it go? Maybe you’re trying to dodge those boulders right now. Ask God to give you His strength to help you through.
(excerpted from Peace: Devotions Leading to God's Peace © Sauni Rinehart, 2006)
This is one of those mornings where I'm not functioning well ... mentally or physically. I can't seem to find the words to continue with Psalm 61, so I'm sharing a devotional I wrote as part of a short book on peace. It seems very appropriate for my day, and I pray it blesses you:
Often, I feel very, very weak—emotionally, mentally, spiritually. The world seems to be closing in, and I can’t seem to dodge the boulders being tossed at me, right and left.
Often, I try to take on the world and its challenges on my own, and I feel the weight crushing me, pushing me down until I lie prostrate on the ground.
I can’t do this, I think. And I’m right. I can’t do this—on my own, that is.
We humans are fleshly, fallen, frail creatures, and we don’t have the strength to combat what this world throws at us. We truly are incapable.
However, we do have Someone who can give us all the strength we need: our heavenly Father. He promises strength to us. In fact, as the apostle Paul wrote, we “can do all things through Christ who strengthens” us (NKJV, Philippians 4:13).
Along with that strength, He promises peace. He will bless us with peace.
Yes, we may be incapable, but He is more than capable. We can trust in His strength; we can trust in His peace.
When was the last time you tried to handle the world’s challenges on your own? How did it go? Maybe you’re trying to dodge those boulders right now. Ask God to give you His strength to help you through.
(excerpted from Peace: Devotions Leading to God's Peace © Sauni Rinehart, 2006)
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