i think discouragement is a sneaky emotion and state of mind ... just when we think "yes, we ARE victors!" ... then negative thoughts sneak in and knock the rah rah out of our enthusiasm ... once again, we need to re-focus on HIM who is the only Victor in this earthly battle against sin and defeat ... and it is only IN HIM that we can truly lay hold of that victory ... thank you Lord, for always picking me up, when emotions want to trump reality - the reality that Jesus is my Lord and Saviour right to the end of days.
our generous God ... offers life everlasting to all those who "COME" ... He never forces belief on anyone, it is a gift prepared for each - please unwrap ... drink deeply of the waters of life today ....
every morning as i read HIS word, i expectantly wait for HIM ... wait for HIM to work through me ... wait for Jesus to walk with me ... wait for my life to be lived for HIM ... that is my prayer in the morning ... and at the end of the day ... i give HIM thanks ... because i know that i will again watch for the morning, as my soul waits for the LORD ...
a tranquil scene from the bed and breakfast i stayed at a few weeks back ... in northern manitoba ... God has oasis' pockets all over this world, doesn't He!!! of course i had to make a poster out of it! blessings on ya!
