He Still Sustains Us From Hope for Each Day- a daily devotional by Billy Graham The eternal God is your refuge. Deuteronomy 33:17 When we hear the word suffering we usually think of physical pain. But psychological suffering is just as real--and sometimes more devastating. It may be an inner grief or sorrow you cannot express, even to your dearest friend or spouse. It may sap your strength or paralyze you with anxiety. It may harm your relationships, or even grip you so tightly that it becomes more than just a temporary problem, but a serious psychological illness. Paul knew what it was to experience psychological suffering; he told the Corinthians he had written them "out of much affliction and anguish of heart" (2 Cor. 2:4). Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, "being in agony, ...prayed more earnestly" (Luke 22:44). After denying His Lord three times, Peter "went out and wept bitterly" (Luke 22:62). But when such times come (and they come to us all) God still loves us. He does not abandon us. Remember: "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deut. 33:27).
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:28:50 +0000
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