Some day’s I wake up and feel the oppressive thoughts and feelings of my depressive past trying to overcome me and take hold on my life again. It really baffles me; I have this wonderful day and then for no reason the next day it is like this dark cloud has settled on me overnight. My only hope has to be in something greater than myself – I choose to believe in the LORD God Almighty! I know how weak I am and I’m not going to argue when anyone about it; I need someone or something stronger than me in my life. You may call it a crutch, but what better crutch than God. People will fail me, I will fail me, but God will never fail me. You see, on my own I am very insecure and fearful; and when I feel scared or threatened, I do stupid things; but when I have someone bigger and stronger than me to protect me, I feel safe and secure. To help give me strength, hope and encouragement I personalize the Scriptures specifically for me; this is how God talks to me. Like this one from the Book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 29:10-14 This is what the LORD God says: “Robert my son, when you are tired of living a life of bondage and slavery to your earthly fears and desires and you want freedom and deliverance, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back into my presence and safety. The plans I have for you are good plans, they are plans to prosper you and not to harm you, and they are plans to give you hope and a future. Robert, when you call on me and pray to me, I hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek for me with all your heart; and I will deliver you from the prison of your fears, insecurities, and rebellion. I will bring you back into my house and home, where you will live with me in peace and under my protection forever.” I hope this gives someone else some encouragement also. Peace and Blessings, Robert
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:17:56 +0000