On August 27,
2018. I wrote a blog with reasons we should not be
joyous. Apparently it struck a cord, it
is my most viewed blogpost of this little career. So today, as Queen Rona reigns, I am sure joy
seems like a distant emotion. Again, I want to turn to a Psalm of
David. They are the songs of this
season. Yet, let’s dig a little
deeper.
Psalm 94:19 NLT
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Doubt, “a hesitancy to believe”. It’s not that we don’t want to believe, it’s not even that we don’t. However,
in the midst of job loss, sickness,
isolation, boredom and
death, it’s difficult to believe. We haven’t lost our faith, but we are cautious
in our convictions. I am not
putting aything into my planner these days,
I’ve used all my cancelled and rescheduled stickers!
The definition of ‘doubt’ in the various translations is very inclusive. For example:
Cares of my
heart
Burdened with
worries
Multitude of
thoughts
Overwhelming
anxiety
Disgusting
thoughts
Busy thoughts
How could one
smile with these running through your mind constantly? It is humanly impossible. Until we allow the Holy Spirit the Comforter to enter the situation. Only then can we receive restored hope, which we will lead to joy. His gift of joy is never contingent on
circumstances.
Think about
that today!
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