Do you ever find yourself looking at the world around you and becoming overwhelmed by the realities of what we are facing as believers, as Americans and citizens of the world? Well, yesterday was one of those days for me. It was if the Lord removed the blinders from my eyes and allowed me to see the battles that are being waged universally, in our country, in our communities and in our homes. I knew these were there but realizing how different my convictions and beliefs compare to with those I grew up with is astounding to me. The reality that those who stand for their convictions and the truth of the Word of God are quickly becoming a minority is something I never thought I would see. And yet in my twenty-seven years here on this Earth this spiritual and moral downfall is not only a fact but in the last ten years has spiraled into what the generations behind me will know as the "norm." I'm not going to lie I went to bed last night feeling hopeless and woke up feeling defeated. I was even tempted to think maybe we are the ones who are wrong but then the Lord led me to these verses this morning and I wanted to share them with you.
"But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:14-17
May you have a blessed day as you are faithful to complete the good work He has prepared and equipped you for in your work, homes, churches and communities.
I'm feeling led to write on several parts of this passage so there will be a few more blogs in the coming days.
Blessings ...
- Melody
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