I hope that you all have enjoyed this beautiful Easter Sunday. He is risen! I wanted to end the month of March in sharing a few of my favorite photos from the month. Celebrated my favorite grandsons birthday. Conner is 18 now! Our beautiful Mallory Grace all decked out for the prom. The youngest grands (sisters) were flower girls in their uncle's wedding. The oldest one was in her element of dress up. The younger one, not so much. THAT HAIR BAND ITCHED HER HEAD she said! I purchased a new pair of wedges that I love. I am always skeptical about ordering shoes or clothing but read the reviews on Amazon and went for it. Love the color and the style. The youngest grand loves to take selfies and play with the filters. Marty colored Easter eggs. He always colors at least a dozen every year. He always says he's doing it for the grands but I know he does it because of the inner child in him! LOL! I went with the little ones to Disney on Ice and we had the best time. I think I enjo
Have you felt discouraged lately? Maybe it's not just one particular thing that is bothering you but several. Sometimes the "several" things add up quick and the next thing we know we become so discouraged. We find ourselves walking in the dry dessert and longing for that refreshment.
Elijah was like that too. If you remember his story in 1st Kings he had just experienced one of the greatest victories recorded. He challenged hundred of prophets of Baal and he won! Instead of enjoying the spotlight Elijah fled to the dessert and prayed that God might take his life. Talk about going from one extreme to the other???? Elijah went from the mountaintop experience into the valley of despair all in one day!
Sometimes we are just like that aren't we? We suffer changes of our attitude and when we do it leaves us discouraged. We too need what Elijah needed.....REFRESHMENT. If you recall the story God first gave Elijah sleep and rest under the tree. Then an angel appeared to him with food and water. Eventually Elijah's strength and courage was restored.
The only true source of refreshment is through Christ. Not man, not your Sunday school teacher, not even your Pastor but through Christ.
We all will experience those wilderness moments. Without the dessert moments in our life we cannot fully appreciate the mountaintop moments.
May we depend on Christ to restore our souls and to refresh our spirits as we seek HIS will....(NOT OURS) and accept HIS PEACE.
Elijah was like that too. If you remember his story in 1st Kings he had just experienced one of the greatest victories recorded. He challenged hundred of prophets of Baal and he won! Instead of enjoying the spotlight Elijah fled to the dessert and prayed that God might take his life. Talk about going from one extreme to the other???? Elijah went from the mountaintop experience into the valley of despair all in one day!
Sometimes we are just like that aren't we? We suffer changes of our attitude and when we do it leaves us discouraged. We too need what Elijah needed.....REFRESHMENT. If you recall the story God first gave Elijah sleep and rest under the tree. Then an angel appeared to him with food and water. Eventually Elijah's strength and courage was restored.
The only true source of refreshment is through Christ. Not man, not your Sunday school teacher, not even your Pastor but through Christ.
We all will experience those wilderness moments. Without the dessert moments in our life we cannot fully appreciate the mountaintop moments.
May we depend on Christ to restore our souls and to refresh our spirits as we seek HIS will....(NOT OURS) and accept HIS PEACE.
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Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Great word Cindy. I know in my own life that when a few things pile up on me I tend to forget the mountain that I am usually on. Oh, the humanness of us all! But the Lord let's me know in His gentle way that things are not so bad and that every little thing is going to be alright! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat message today Cindy.
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Great message today Cindy.
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Cindy, what a precious post! I love the way you share God's Word...always using Biblical illustrations, but also bring it to the realm where we all live at one time or another. YOU, my friend, are a blessing.
ReplyDeletePeace. sweet peace. Last week was anything but peaceful...but God! :) Thanks for the reminder that my peace comes from Him! Love you, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a light in my world in ways I cannot express, you are a blessing to me my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs & love,
Debbie
Wonderful post Cindy!! Great words of wisdom!
ReplyDeleteHOpe you had a great one!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Oh, peace! I've needed some of that today and God shone through. Praise Him
ReplyDeletehope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Can't imagine life without His peace. Great message Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThankfully I rarely get discouraged. I think it's a gift passed on from my mother. But trusting in the Lord is what always gets us through!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Oh sweet Cindy...hugs and blessings to you and yours as well.
ReplyDeleteYou always share the greatest messages with us and this one is no exception. Thank you so much and for your kind visit too.
Happy holiday season,
FABBY