Verses for the discouraged
If I take into account the dream this morning that left me in a cold sweat, it seems I was carrying a lot more anxiety than I thought I was. Spiritually, I have been struggling for quite some time on a number of fronts, and it just seemed I was getting nowhere. Somewhere along the line, I stopped reading the Word- funny how that happens, as that's probably the worst thing to do.
I finally picked up the Bible this morning. Going back to my read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan wasn't going to cut it given the amount of time I skipped, so I went to Colossians. Nothing like reading through an epistle to get back in the habit, again. When I did, Colossians 1:11-13 really stuck out to me Power when I feel powerless. Strength and might when I feel weak. Paul's prayer for the Colossians is easily one I can pray for myself. It also reminded me of Philippians 4:4-7:
The verses are really quite similar. Take a look (color-coded for your convenience):
Combining these verses, God gives strength and power to endure with joy. We may rejoice because the Lord is at hand and has delivered us from darkness. God has done so much for us. We are drawn into closeness with Christ and are given peace with God. We therefore can be at peace with our circumstances and respond in thanksgiving.
What comforting promises! What verse(s) has/ have encouraged you in a time of spiritual drought?
I finally picked up the Bible this morning. Going back to my read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan wasn't going to cut it given the amount of time I skipped, so I went to Colossians. Nothing like reading through an epistle to get back in the habit, again. When I did, Colossians 1:11-13 really stuck out to me Power when I feel powerless. Strength and might when I feel weak. Paul's prayer for the Colossians is easily one I can pray for myself. It also reminded me of Philippians 4:4-7:
The verses are really quite similar. Take a look (color-coded for your convenience):
Combining these verses, God gives strength and power to endure with joy. We may rejoice because the Lord is at hand and has delivered us from darkness. God has done so much for us. We are drawn into closeness with Christ and are given peace with God. We therefore can be at peace with our circumstances and respond in thanksgiving.
What comforting promises! What verse(s) has/ have encouraged you in a time of spiritual drought?
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