Down but not Down
The last few days I’ve been fighting a sore throat/congestion and today I just don’t feel well. It’s a blessing, though, that, even when I’m down physically, the Lord draws near to lift me up spiritually. His commitment to me was for better or worse, in sickness and in health, and He has kept His promise.
Often when I’m not feeling well, I want to veg out and I will read, watch videos or play computer games. I remind myself, though, that it’s in the quiet times that I am most likely to hear God’s voice and I don’t want to miss it if He would like to speak to me so I close the computer, shut the book and thank Him for His goodness and what He’s doing in my life. I can’t say I know what He’s speaking right now but I know He’s near. Maybe He just needs me to be quiet a while longer. I pray I will be faithful to do just that.
If you’re going through a difficult time whether physical, financial, spiritual or emotional, don’t let “noise” or busyness occupy your time. Your darkest valleys are the places God’s light can shine the brightest. He loves you and He wants to spend time with you. Ask Him to draw near you today and talk to Him as you would talk to a friend. Then listen to what He has to say. You won’t be able to help but be encouraged.
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