Wednesday 25 September 2013

OUT OF THE DUST

Feeling low?.....Struggling with one of life's worst case scenarios?....You're not alone.
It would be fantastic if we could recite some spiritually charged words and make all of our problems go away,but that's just not going to happen.
Life is not all about smiles and happy hearts-even for the people of God.Yet even from the darkest expressions of sadness can come the hope of help.
The despair of the Psalmist recorded in Psalm 119 leads to the promise of comfort and mercy.Out of tribulation can arise new understanding and strength.The Psalmist freely expressed his feelings and his trust that God would take care of him.
"My soul clings to the dust."(v.25) Even in the midst of deep trials,the Psalmist was committed to obeying God.

Let us express our despair to the Lord-but don't stop there.Ask Him for mercy and strength.Commit to obeying him.Cling to His promises in the scriptures.He will be faithful to see you through any trial.
"Let your tender mercies come to me,that I may live." (v.77)

EVERY DAY WITH JESUS

PRACTICE THESE ACTIVITIES......

Worship.
God is to be the focus of all we do.

Evangelize.
We can all take part in spreading Gods word by developing a friendship,by giving someone an article about the gospel or by sharing some scripture verses with a stranger.

Learn.
The Bible is filled with instructions for living and we should take every opportunity to learn from it,apply it to our lives and teach others.

Love.
We are to share with whoever has need and enjoy the fellowship of other believers regularly.