Friday... There's encouragement in talking to yourself. There really is. Psalm 116:7-8 (MSG) says, "I said to myself, 'Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings." Sometimes we just need to stop and remind ourselves of what God has done for us. He goes on, "Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling." A change of focus can make such a difference. He goes on in verse 9, "I'm stridding in the presence of God." I like that, "I'm striding in the presence of God." The Amplified Bible says, "I will walk [in submissive wonder] before the Lord." And the NIRV says, "So now I can enjoy life here with you." A change of focus can make such a difference. It really can. Then verses 10-11 (MSG), "I stayed faithful, though overwhelmed, and despite a ton of bad luck, despite giving up on the human race, saying, ' 'They're a...
A positive reflection for a new day...