"Keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid
of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good
News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you."
2 Timothy 4:5 NLT
With the strange increase of troublesome situations that have come my way of late...
of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good
News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you."
2 Timothy 4:5 NLT
With the strange increase of troublesome situations that have come my way of late...
...along with the media's continued interest in the tragic "Son of Sam" case, I am definitely feeling the stress. For me, those crimes were a nightmare. They were the work of demonic spirits. Just thinking about what happened those forty-eight years ago causes me to experience feelings of pain and discomfit deep within my soul. Yet, God is faithful to see me through those challenging times.
So this morning, during my time of quiet devotions when I began to pray and read from the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit led me to the apostle Paul's second letter to his spiritual son, Timothy. And as I began to read, I could see why I was led this way. Father God knew what I was in need of most of all. It was encouragement!
It's not that my faith was faltering, because it wasn't. But I have been in a state of discouragement. The continuing trials and the media's obsession with my case, and wanting to milk it for all it's worth for their own gain, definitely dampens my spirit and drains me of energy.
And as I read Paul's letter, which was the last known letter he wrote before his death, it felt as if the apostle was writing it just for me. Especially when I came to the last chapter where he wrote the verse I started this entry with, to complete the work the Lord has called me to do. No quitting. No turning back. But to continue on my journey, and to stay faithful until my life's end. And with God's help, that's what I will continue to do.
D.B.
So this morning, during my time of quiet devotions when I began to pray and read from the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit led me to the apostle Paul's second letter to his spiritual son, Timothy. And as I began to read, I could see why I was led this way. Father God knew what I was in need of most of all. It was encouragement!
It's not that my faith was faltering, because it wasn't. But I have been in a state of discouragement. The continuing trials and the media's obsession with my case, and wanting to milk it for all it's worth for their own gain, definitely dampens my spirit and drains me of energy.
And as I read Paul's letter, which was the last known letter he wrote before his death, it felt as if the apostle was writing it just for me. Especially when I came to the last chapter where he wrote the verse I started this entry with, to complete the work the Lord has called me to do. No quitting. No turning back. But to continue on my journey, and to stay faithful until my life's end. And with God's help, that's what I will continue to do.
D.B.