I know a few people who struggle in this world. Whether it is with their faith, with depression, with their weight or looks, or with friendships, or their self-esteem. I went in late to work this morning because the fog was super dense both here and there so my boss told me to stay home till it cleared a little bit. While I was waiting I was on Pinterest. I stumbled across a quote that spoke to me in a way that opened some window in me.
All of these people that I know whom I consider my friends have fallen, some have already stood back up, others have fallen and stood up multiple times, and others are still down, some working their way up but some of them don’t see it that way.
I woke up one morning to a text basically saying, they know God doesn’t hate them, but why does it feel like sometimes he does. immediately I knew I needed to go to the Bible. There was nothing a lowly human could say to help this person. It was a Sunday morning so I was rushed to get going but for the time I had in the car I was sending Bible passages to the person.
When you need lifting, or reassurance or help, here are the passages I sent him
I write this all to you in hope to help more than just those who are my friends. Love you all! Have a great life, be happy and know you are stronger than you think. God has your back and he is not letting go! 🙂
Ephesians 4:26-27 “in your anger do not sin”: do not let the sun go down while you are still angry and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:30-31 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you are sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with any form of malice. Proverbs 29:11 fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Ecclesiastes 7:9 do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Colossians 3:8 but now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language from your lips. 1 Peter 3:11 they must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 5:7 cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Colossians 3:15 let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope i. The Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow weak.
Bible – NIV