Never Forsaken

Today’s Insight in the Word-
Hebrews 13, John 16 – Jesus said He would never leave us or forsake us.  There are many times in our lives when we may feel lonely or isolated.  In times like this it is so difficult to focus and our hearts are heavy to the point that we almost don’t want to do anything at all.  However, it is the time when we can be on our knees and look up knowing that this too shall pass.  Jesus says, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33.  He also says, Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5.  Even in isolation, as hard as it may be to accept, there is a light…a Hope.  No matter what path we walk God is always right there to catch us.  He never leaves our side.  In the moment that we start to sink He catches us and restores us.  It is hard to see over the valley when you are in it, but when you get to the other side you see it and the journey you made through it.  Stand on the high side and help those that may be in the valley.  When others hurt, extend your hand so they may see what the Lord has done in your life. 

Walking in the Word – There has been many valleys in my life.  Many times I wondered how I would go pressing on.  Many times I laid in bed, not wanting to move, not eating, not sleeping.  I understand how agonizing life can be.  That is why I can sit here and tell everyone that it doesn’t in fact HAVE to be like that.  An outlook on life is a reflection of how we view the world.  A person’s personality, willpower, belief, faith, and outlook are all factors that play roles in how they live their lives.  Some may be depressed always and see the gloom of the world.  Some may be joyful and take note of the beauty of the world.  Unfortunately, some don’t even care.  But all have been sad, all have gone through struggles whether they are big or not, and all have traveled a different path.  For one, a struggle may not be as severe as another views it.  My point is that there is in fact more to this life.  The reality is that our lives are mere vapors.  We are here today and gone the next.  With such passing moments one should consider how they  will be remembered.  They should consider how others viewed them.  Were they just another person that went through life with no purpose or did they touch lives of others.  God is real and each of us will be held accountable.  How will I answer my life before Him?  It’s easy to live irresponsibly, trust me I know.  It is not easy to be held accountable.  What joy there is in knowing that even though we make mistakes, God is there for us.  My life has been such a complete blessing.  I no longer lay in bed sad or feel down.  I have an indescribable joy in my heart.  No matter how hard life becomes, I still have that Light, that Love, that Happiness that was not there before.  God has given me joy that the world could not.  That gaping hole in my heart that I tried to fill so many times is now filled.  To that I praise God for what He has done in my life.  My goal is to share that Love with others.  I want everyone to feel that happiness and PEACE.

Prayer Response to the Word –Lord, I praise You for the Peace You have given me.  I ask that I not leave my first true love Lord and that You always stay near me.  I know in my life I have upset You.  I pray now that I please You.  I thank You for giving me the life I have today.  You have given me rest, love, joy, and peace.  I ask that in even my most busy day that I take time to give You what is Yours and that my life will be a reflection of You.  I ask that I can help others the way You have helped me.  I pray that as I am blessed by You, that I can bless others from my abundance.  You have been so forgiving and patient with me.  I thank You Lord that You are my God!  Amen!