“The LORD 1UPHOLDS all who fall and LIFTS UP all who are bowed down.” (Psa. 145:14) 1sâmak: supports or braces. For example AMY, with back pain, Generally, back braces are categorized as flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid. Rigid braces tend to be used for moderate to severe cases of pain and instability, Semi-rigid and flexible braces are used for more mild or moderate pain. It’s the same with our spiritual issues, there are times when we need to use very rigid and disciplined methods to maintain our relationship with the Lord. “The Lord gives us MORE GRACE. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” SUBMIT yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. COME NEAR to God and He will come near to you. (James 4:6-8)
Instead of a to-do list AMY, write a prayer list. Take all the things that have left you tired and exhausted, all that have you worried, and all that seem to sap your soul and write them down. Bring them to the Lord. Take what might be another hour laying on the coach and stand, sit, or kneel and pray. PRAISE GOD WHEN YOU PRAY. Take time to tell Him exactly who He is to you. Let your own soul be soothed in knowing and being known by the Lord. GIVE THANKS TO HIM. Practice worship through gratitude. Learn to build memorials to and CELEBRATE God’s faithfulness. “Give to the LORD the glory due His name…worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him…” (Psa. 96:8-9)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham