Sunday, October 17, 2010

ALL THINGS

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
~ Philippians 4:13 ~

How many times have we uttered the words of this Scripture?

No doubt, when considering this verse, we've noticed that the words sound real "Christian" and cute.

How many times--when greatly stressed or depressed--have we had to honestly embrace and believe these words because they were all we had to cling to?

There comes a time in each stress-survivors' life when we're afforded an opportunity to put what we profess into action. We've learned that surviving stress never depends on what "I can do." Our de-stress success is definitely "through Christ."

Surely we can recall times when faced with impossible situations, and had it not been for the strength from Christ, we never could, or would, have made it.

As stress-survivors, we confess that Philippians 4:13 is not just some sweet-sounding words. And it's not just some Scripture we've heard or read. We've walked in the reality of these words, and we know every word is true.

There are so many, many things that we, of ourselves, cannot do. But Christ strengthens us to do ALL THINGS . . . in ways we could have never imagined.


Peace I leave with you . . .

Sunday, October 10, 2010

DESIRES

Delight yourself in the Lord;

and He will give you

the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in Him;

and He will do this.


Psalm 37:4-5 (NIV)