Do you get discouraged? 

There is an instant cure for it! YES! It is in Psalm 118.6-8. The NLT says "The Lord is for me, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me. Yes the Lord is for me He will help me. The Amplified says "The Lord is on my side....and takes my part."

It was a beautiful cloudless morning when I noticed these verses, and took the time to gnaw on them...i.e. meditate. It was definitely 'good stuff.' I wrote one word at a time down the left margin, and took time to think as deeply as I could about each word, making notes as I went. Anyone can do this!. Here is a suggested 'starter':

THE LORD: the mighty, almighty, creator, sovereign, loving, glorious God. That's who is for me!
IS: means right now..presently, an absolute, a certainty!
FOR: means He knows me, has my best interests at heart, is not against me, he is on my side, and knows what is best for me.
ME: means me personally, not in general, but specifically, by name. 

It is wonderful & exciting to contemplate "me" having such intimacy with God. Now, its your turn; find a quiet place and mentally chew your way through these verses.If those verses don't do it, 2 Cor 4.1618 will, if you will take the time to let God show you!

If the problem [discouragement] persists, read Dr. Sam Peeples' book (1999) called DEPRESSION A Way Out. In my HBAO this is the best. It is published by THE SHEEP SHOPPE, PO BOX 531147, Birmingham, Alabama 35253 (205) 871 0380 And Amazon has a few (used).

bh July 18, 2008
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