Archive for June, 2011

Still Waters

June 7th, 2011

“One of the finest ways to relieve a tension in your life is to picture still water clearly in your mind.  Maybe a little lake nestling among some pines.  Maybe a tiny, cool spring on some hillside.  Maybe a calm sea with gentle, rippling waves.  After the picture becomes clear, then start repeating and believing, ‘He leadeth me beside the still waters.’
Such an experience produces a marvelous surrender and trust that enables one to face the heat of the day confidently, knowing there is refreshing and relaxed power awaiting under the leadership of one wiser than we.”  (God’s Psychiatry, by Charles L. Allen)

"He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" Psalm 121: 3,4

"He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" Psalm 121: 3,4

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The Power of Hope

June 6th, 2011

I used to think hope was a very negative and weak word.  It seemed to imply a state of despair in which faith was not concrete.  It seemed to me to be very close to wishful thinking.  However, now I know that hope is a very strong, positive word without which we could not have faith or much of anything else.  Hope is what keeps us going when we are in pain and close to giving up.  I now think it is closer to a promise of good things to come –  a dream of a healthy life, a belief that our bills will be paid on time, a place where we can rest, knowing our future is secure.  “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13

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