Courage

"Courage" is the opposite of fear. In my last posting, I spoke of overcoming fear. St. Francis of Assi wrote the words that have rang out from the hearts of many. "Lord, give me the courage to accept the things I cannot change; to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

His opening word..."Lord," depicts one who readily acknowledges a higher power. Since so much of my success in overcoming Lyme Disease lies in my ability to draw from my spiritual storehouse, today I want to remind you of a very important scripture. Paul the Apostle wrote in II Timothy 1:7,"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and power, and a sound mind."

Saying is easier than believing, and remembering a scripture is easier than putting it into practice!
King David prayed in Psalm 61:2 "....When my heart overwhelms me, lead me to the rock that's higher than I."

Many times, I find myself thinking of what has happened to me. How much I have lost financially, materialistically, and mentally. I become very depressed and feel so defeated. But I struggle my way through prayer (which by the way, is only dialogue with my heavenly Father), and find consolation through His WORD. Some I speak from memory and othertimes I read the hope of His promises from the Bible. The key to finding strength from this is to receive the words with faith that He is working out His plan for my life; to save me so I will reign with Him.
I'd rather suffer now so that I can live in that "forever" place outside of time with the one who gave his life for me. "Oh, The Blood of Jesus." It will never lose it's power!!