Being diagnosed with MS makes one reflect on life. I’ve learned to thank God for the small triumphs. I stop taking things for granted. Case and point, three words came to my mind, red, purple & blue. I thank God for speech. Lord, I thank You! Red represents power and courage Purple is often associated with royalty Blue represents loyalty Colors tel l a story . Words are not just sounds. Our words have real power. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” Proverbs 18:21. God spoke the world into existence by the power of His word. “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,” Hebrews 11:3. Words do more than provide information. The power of our words can destroy or build up one’s spirit. “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit” Proverbs 15:4. With all the creatures on this earth, man is the only one that has the ability to c...
The story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego (Daniel 3:16-18), reveals to us what steadfastness and courage can do. Their story serves as an encouragement to those of us who try our best to stand in the face of adversity, pain and disappointment. Through faith we as believers put our trust in Jesus. Jesus may not keep us out of the fire, but get into the fire with us. Once its all said and done, we won’t look like what we’re going through. “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”
ReplyDelete“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.” 2 Chronicles 20:17
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