In lesson 8 we apply the principles of managing our emotions in the Bible to the emotion of sadness. Yes, sadness is good at times. But it should not hold us back from doing what God wants us to do for His kingdom and His glory. You can order the book that includes all the lessons here: https://a.co/d/btwtjrV
When have you felt like you were about to crash? Perhaps you had too much to do, or perhaps you had too many circumstances that were mounting out of your control. Are you feeling precarious? Precarious times call for prayerful measures. Those precarious times may be our most important times because in those times we walk closely with the Lord. We sense the need for our Shepherd most when the dark clouds of difficult times and the thunder and lightning bolts of pain or loss cause our hearts to skip away from the outskirts of the Lord’s flock and walk as closely to Him as we can. While you are there, know that His presence comforts you. As David said, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Do what you can in each situation and then leave the rest in His hand. I’m struck with this in the life of Esther. Her life was totally upended when she was taken into a wicked man’s harem. He was the most powerful man on earth so she could not say no. But she prayed to the Lord. As...
As we finish reading the book of John in the Bible there is a very instructive conversation between Peter and Jesus. Peter had denied Jesus and even cursed and swore that he did not know Him. This was after his proud proclamation that even though all would deny Him Peter would not! What does Jesus do when speaking with Peter? He questions his love based on his actions, encouraging him to repent and follow. But He does not cast Peter off. He dusts him off, cleanses him and encourages him to follow and serve. Praise the Lord for HIs forgiving, wonderful grace!
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