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RISE UP FROM THE ASH HEAP OF DESPAIR LIKE DAVID AND MOVE ON
Stella Dhinakaran
My dearly beloved,
We live in a world which lacks Gods love. Many a times you find yourself absolutely lonely .We search for a shoulder to cry on. There are times when you may lose the very person or thing that you held so close to your heart. Broken-hearted, totally devastated and dejected, you may say, I cannot go on any longer. I have no one in this world for me.
The Bible tells of a great king whose name was David. He followed the Lord with all his heart. One day, his son fell very sick. David fasted and cried to the Lord to heal his son. But the little child passed away. The king weeped bitterly, but after a while, he rose up and had food to everyones surprise. When the people questioned him, he gave a beautiful answer- I prayed with the hope that the Lord will heed my prayer and raise up my son. But now I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
My beloved, life is short. Rise up from the ash heap of despair like David and move on. No amount of mourning will bring our loved ones back. Yes, it is easy to say so. But the Bible teaches us to overcome this misery through this verse in Jeremiah 17:7 - Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.
Our Lord Jesus too, when He was in this world, raised up to life the ones who had lost their loved ones. He never denied help to anyone who sought Him. Especially, the woman, who suffered with the issue of blood for twelve years, when she touched the hem of His garment, believing for her healing. She received a miracle. Beloved, cast away your dejections and look unto the Lord with faith and receive your miracle.
Isaiah 66:13 says As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. Isnt this a blessed assurance from the Lord himself? Draw closer to Him and He will comfort you in His loving arms. For He loves you very much. So trust Him completely. He will fill you with peace and hope and fight every battle for you and make you bold. Remember, He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus, forgive me for not trusting in you. From this day on, I cast all my burdens unto You. Guide me, strengthen me and help me everyday of my life. Lead me and fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit. Knowing fully well now that you will always be my side, I am starting life anew. Thank you for loving me so much.
In Jesus Name
Amen.