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Thursday... This is so, so very true.


Thursday... This is so, so very true.

There is one thing that those of us who are on this side of 70 have and that is experience. Some good and some bad. I was born into a Christian home so my experiences have come from that perspective and what I was taught has held true through all these years.

Now I was taught to spend time in God's word, in the Bible and to live by what it says. Thank you God for parents who led me to you.


Now along the way I fell in love with the Psalms. They are honest and they are uplifting. And here is what I read today.

In verses 18-19 in Psalm 94 (NIV) I found something that is so, so very true. It says, "When I said, 'My foot is slipping.' your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." And I have slipped along the way and I have found that unfailing love of God supported me and that when my anxiety was about to get me down his consolation brought me joy. That is so, so true.

I have found reading in different translations to be very meaningful. I am not a theologian, I am a practical person who seeks wisdom in how to live and please God and share his truths with those in need. 

Here is how the New Living Translation says these verses, "I cried out, 'I am slipping!' but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." This is so, so very true.

It came from my time in God's word and his Spirit constantly reminding me and comforting me and prodding me. 

My mom when my sister and I were young always told us a Bible story before we went to sleep and then prayed with us. I love those stories. Now you maybe didn't have the privilege of being raised in a Christian home but it is not too late. Spend time in the Bible. Read it, meditate on what it says. Ask God to apply what you are reading to what you are going through. 

You see, The Bible is the living word of God and it is so, so very true. It shows what happens when we follow what it says and will happen if we don't. It tells the truth. Now, many don't want to know the truth but I do and I'm hoping you do too.

Here is how The Message says verses 16-19, "Who stood up for me against the wicked? Who took my side against evil workers? If God hadn't been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, 'I'm slipping, I'm failing,' your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I'm upset and beside myself, you calmed me down and cheered me up."

Yes, this is so, so very true! It has been true for me and it will be for you if you live by it and follow what it says! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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