When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. - Psalm 43:2
We all have deep waters that we face in our lives: loss, depression, addiction, illness, worry, natural disasters, pain...
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 TO USWe're right in the midst of the season of giving, and it can be easy to get wrapped up in finding the perfect gift for everyone (pun intended)! You're looking for something of value to show them how much they mean to you, all the while eagerly envisioning the joy on their face when they open your present.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. - Philippians 2:3-4
This week I've been living in a large cabin with 25 other people. I absolutely love our family reunions, but after a few days all together, it can start to feel a little cramped and tense. Nobody wants to sit in the back corner during meals with the AC blasting on their legs. Nobody is as eager to take turns with all the games that traveled with us. Nobody wants to clean up after the cousins who left their plates on the table and escaped downstairs. |
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