Today's
scripture: Psalm 6:8-10
On Monday, I wrote of how the Lord helps me through those days of groaning. Today's verses make it clear why that is so: The Lord has heard ...
When I ask for strength to get through each day, He hears me ... and He gives me strength. When I need extra energy to accomplish what's on my calendar, He hears me ... and He gives me energy. When I pray for a lifting of pain for a moment, He hears me ... and He masks the pain.
I’ve been thinking of this a lot over the last week or so. It’s a busy season: teaching four classes; in rehearsals for a play (we open tomorrow J); speaking at two events … Oh, and I've been fighting a cold. All these stressors, while good, have exacerbated my daily pain.
I know, however, God has a purpose in all He’s doing through me, so I’ve been praying—each day—for an extra measure of strength and a momentary alleviation of pain ... and He hears me.
Every day, He gives me strength for that day and even lifts the pain when I need it.
You might think, "If God removes the pain temporarily, why not do so permanently?" Good question. My only answer is because He continues to use my pain to help refine me and encourage others. My prayer is that others see how God strengthens me through the pain so they can know He'll help them as well.
Be confident in this: When you cry out to God, He hears you. He really does.
On Monday, I wrote of how the Lord helps me through those days of groaning. Today's verses make it clear why that is so: The Lord has heard ...
When I ask for strength to get through each day, He hears me ... and He gives me strength. When I need extra energy to accomplish what's on my calendar, He hears me ... and He gives me energy. When I pray for a lifting of pain for a moment, He hears me ... and He masks the pain.
I’ve been thinking of this a lot over the last week or so. It’s a busy season: teaching four classes; in rehearsals for a play (we open tomorrow J); speaking at two events … Oh, and I've been fighting a cold. All these stressors, while good, have exacerbated my daily pain.
I know, however, God has a purpose in all He’s doing through me, so I’ve been praying—each day—for an extra measure of strength and a momentary alleviation of pain ... and He hears me.
Every day, He gives me strength for that day and even lifts the pain when I need it.
You might think, "If God removes the pain temporarily, why not do so permanently?" Good question. My only answer is because He continues to use my pain to help refine me and encourage others. My prayer is that others see how God strengthens me through the pain so they can know He'll help them as well.
Be confident in this: When you cry out to God, He hears you. He really does.
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