Norman Vincent Peale, author of the best seller “The Power of Positive Thinking” once visited a friend in the hospital. He had previously had one leg amputated & now he had just lost the other one. Nevertheless, he seemed happy & enthusiastic.
“Everyone tells me you are the happiest person in the hospital,” said Dr Peale. “You aren’t putting it on are you?” “Let me know your secret,” Peale asked. “Do you see that little book lying over there on the table?” the man replied, pointing to the Bible. “There is where I get my medicine. When I feel a little low, I just read that Book.”
Sadly, many Christians who are equipped with many versions of the Bible bound by a leather cover reach for everything else but the Word. God’s Word must be the first port of call in every situation. The Holy Spirit will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6) as to which way you need to go.
Are you sad, “down on your luck”, depressed, facing a tough decision, or simply in the land of nowhere at the moment? Jesus said, “Seek first the Kingdom of God & His righteousness & all these things will be added to you”. God to the Bible—God is the one to turn your mourning into dancing & your bitter road into a better road.
Your problems might not disappear but they sure will fade away into insignificance as you allow Him in to every part of your life.
Go for it! Love from your pastor, Daren.
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