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Don't Despair

Life is not easy, it has never been from time immemorial easy. We are pilgrims on this earth and in our sojourning we cross different paths some of which are rosy but then with the roses are thorns that prick and hurt us. Friends, I have been there, but by the grace of God in which I rely from day to day, I've been able to overcome and moved on. Daily crosses we must carry not in our own strength but by the help of the Great Spirit that lead us and guide us to the right path.

Along our life's journey we meet different kinds of people, some of which give us inspiration. One such lady that has been my inspiration for her unwavering faith is Lady Boyd (maiden name Christian Hamilton). I would that you get a hold of her diary and I'm sure you would get courage from her experiences as she carried her daily crosses.

Below are excerpts from her letter to Mr. Robert Boyd that mention about how our crosses should chase us to God.

" It is common to God’s children and the wicked to be under crosses, but crosses chase God’s children to him. O that any thing would chase me to my God. But, alas! that which chases others to God, by the strength of sin it holds me further from God; for I am seeking for comfort in outward things, and the Lord will not let me find it there. When I should pray or hear God’s word, or hear it preached or read, then my mind is possessed with thoughts how to eschew temporal grief, or how to get temporal contentment. But, alas! this doing is a building up of mountains betwixt my soul and the sense of God’s presence, which only ministers contentment to a soul; and by thus doing, I deserve to be plunged in infinite and endless grief. Now, Sir, I will not trouble you longer with this discourse. Hoping to see you shortly, “I rest your loving sister in Christ, “Christian Hamilton.

Let us learn from this venerable Lady on how to deal with life's problems. Don't despair and hope in God and claim His promise in Deuteronomy 31: 6 , Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Be in constant communication with God in prayer.

 "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Psalm 145: 18

How Great Thou Art!

Carry Your Candle. Go Light Your World

"There is no tear which prayer cannot wipe away or dry up.
There is no depression of spirits which it cannot relieve and elevate.
There is no despair which it cannot dispel.
Prayer always bring God to our relief to bless and to aid,
and brings marvelous revelations of His power."
~~Edward M. Bounds~~

"Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer."
~~Scriven~~

Right Thought, Right Will

"The greatest, deepest, truest thought of God is generated in prayer, where right thought has its essential condition in a right will."

"Prayer is not only a necessity of faith, it is faith itself in action.
It is not an act of knowledge but of faith."

"Prayer must be the application of faith to a concrete actual and urgent situation."
The reality of prayer is bound up with the reality and intimacy of life."


Quotes were taken from P.T Forsyth's The Soul Of Prayer

Life Hurts, We Know It....

New Year brings new hopes. But life hurts. We know it. I know it. Everyone around us knows it. The whole world has a lot of practice facing the trials of life. and it isn't fun, is it? There certainly isn't any joy to be found in our trials...is there? The truth is, no one has ever lived a life completely free from pain, uncertainty, stress and trials. Yes, life does hurt. But those of us in Christ will never face hardships alone. As we bow down before the Lord, we know that Jesus is with us in our trials. Moreover, He will take our mournful ashes and use them to paint a magnificent picture for His glory.

"Many things about tomorow

I don't seem to understand

But I know who holds tomorrow

and I know who holds my hand!"