What a week! I'm not partial to change. Transformation is another story. So...if all the change that is happening will aid in the positive transformation of my heart then bring it on! I just read a quote today that says, "Do not be discouraged when it seems like the more you learn, the less you know." Can I get an amen?! I'm learning each day that I don't know half the things I thought I did. "Do not be discouraged," the quote says. It is easy to fall into despair. I have had dark moments of discouragement this week, but thank God that they have been drowned in the HOPE that comes with the light of Jesus Christ. He is a comforting God. He is a God who provides. I have been encouraged by His word this morning and want to share it with you all.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
God spoke these truths into Joshua’s life after the death of Moses. Can you imagine Joshua’s fear? The leader he had in Moses was no longer with him. Plus, he was appointed to step up and lead the people into the land God promised! Talk about responsibility! Talk about stress! (If I was Joshua, I would have what I like to call a full blown melt down by that point.) But what does God repeat again and again? “Be strong and courageous. Be strong and courageous. Be strong and courageous.”
I am so thankful that He is my strength and my courage. Do not be discouraged. He is with us wherever we go. He is Emanuel. Allow His truth to soak into your minds and hearts today. He is faithful. FOREVER faithful.
Hey Lindsey, I thought I`d leave a message this time just saying that I`m reading most of the blog updates and they all have been such a great encouragement for me. Thanks for having that desire to share with us. I consistently gain that extra boost at the end of each read : ). Thanks.
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Thanks so much Maggie! I want to be able to inspire others to go out and do what it is they do best. It is encouraging to me to hear that people are reading and being encouraged. Thanks for letting me know! =0)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate them, too, Lindsey, and plan to use this one for our focus time tomorrow with the worship team. Thanks for your insights and willingness to be vulnerable to anyone who may read them!
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