CHRISTIAN WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT BLOG
Carl Mathis is confident of his mission and God-ordained purpose in life—to encourage people worldwide to live life to the fullest, no matter the odds. #Purpose
1 Peter 5:7
“. . . The race is not to the swift . . .” (Ecclesiastes 9:11)
When life starts moving quickly, it’s easy to think that we are in a race, not a journey. Looking around doesn’t help much, because we notice other people moving fast and think to ourselves, “Are we supposed to be racing them?” In the phrase ‘the race is not to the swift,’ we are reminded to persevere, to press ahead, even if our pace is slower than usual. In so doing, we remain faithful to our calling as humans, to live life to its fullest. As we pray for each other during these difficult days, let us remember to pray for perseverance and #hope.
Remember, we are on this journey together.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 #Corinthians 12:9)
We try to stay positive in our challenging world, but there are days when everything seems to fall apart. And, if we are completely honest, we might even think that our prayers don’t seem to be getting very far. Apparently Paul, the author of this verse, felt the same way. It was at this very low point that he heard the words, “My grace is sufficient for you . . .” Ultimately, no matter how weak or strong we may be, grace will meet us where we are and enable us to face life’s many challenges. Be sure to open your heart to the possibility of God’s grace. As John Newton wrote in his famous hymn, Amazing Grace:
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come.
‘This grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home! (John Newton, 1725-1807)
“Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way.” (Isaiah 35:3)
Our journey through this
uncharted territory continues. Sometimes it seems as if the days and
weeks melt into each other and that there is no relief in sight. This is when we need to remember to
strengthen ourselves and those around us. Like us, our fellow travelers
have been on a difficult journey through unknown terrain. By giving
support to others in whatever way we can, we are helping them, as well as
ourselves, along the way to our ultimate destination. With renewed focus,
we look to God for the strength and steadiness to complete our journey
together.
Let’s prayerfully continue to
help each other towards this end.
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“Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.” Frederick Buechner
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“Be
strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord
your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NIV
Most
of the time true courage is not expressed through news worthy actions or
extraordinary feats. Anne Radmacher reminds us that “Courage doesn't
always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying
'I will try again tomorrow.' The type of courage that moves the world
forward is most often seen in the small, faithful choices we make every day
when we fulfil our responsibilities, when we do the right thing, when we care
for the needs of those around us, or when we love unconditionally. We
have it in us, and we act on it constantly. On some days, however, when
the rain turns into a downpour and clouds obscure our perspectives, it is
helpful to be reminded:
Don’t
be afraid.
You
have it in you and you’re not alone in this journey. Even if this moment’s act
of courage is to just put one foot in front of the other, be strong and
hopeful. God’s presence can be real and God’s grace is renewed every
morning. For we live one day at a time and we don’t have to tackle all
tasks at once. Scary and challenging as today’s troubles may be, the sum of our
faithful choices will carry us through to a new and hope-filled day.
Be
strong and courageous.
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“For they [humans] are like a breath of air; their days are like a passing
shadow.” (Psalm 144:4, NLT)
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in
the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from
beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11, NIV)
There is a beauty in this day that may go unnoticed. We know well that life
is busy, full of duties and obligations, and the hours fly by quickly, like a
‘passing shadow.’ In the midst of all this busyness, it is important to take
some time to observe and contemplate life’s beauty. We could find it in the
laughter of a child or in the vivid colors of a rainbow, to name just two
simple examples. If we keep our hearts and minds open to seeing it, we
may find it in unexpected places. As Saul Bellow has said, “Unexpected
intrusions of beauty. That’s what life is.”
May God give us grace to see so that we can better navigate life’s journey
together.
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