Good Morning!! People
struggling with low self esteem, depression, or any one of so many,
life-controlling problems, tend to isolate themselves. Getting out of
the black hole where life revolves around untruths,...and
putting on a new life of light, is a battle. And God tells us not to face
the battle alone. Along with trusting Him and asking the Holy Spirit to
empower us, we are to motivate each other and spend time together. We
need to choose and resolve that we will help and encourage one another
to go on in the Christian life until we live in the light daily. And
then we need to continue encouraging each other and praying for each
other.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not
giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but
encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.—Hebrews 10:24, 25 (NIV)
Coming out of that isolation and allowing others to help and encourage us is a vital step in recovery. Not only should we allow others to help and encourage us,...but we should encourage them as well. "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."(Philippians 2:4) Let us be faithful to meet together,...to pray for each other,...to encourage each other,...to admonish each other in love,...to help each other.
One
of God's most precious gifts to us is the opportunity to lean on,...and
reach out to,...other brothers and sisters in Christ.
Father God, forgive us for sometimes being "me" focused. For hiding out from others in the family
of God when we're struggling. For not reaching out to them when we see
them in need. Help us to motivate each other to love and good works. In
Jesus' name. Amen.
" Our hope is that; the joys of Heaven will more than compensate for the difficulties of earth."
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