Life is made of ups and downs. The question is Will we follow Jesus when life throws a wobbly?
My experiences have shown me that life is not always sunshine and smiles. It can be darkness and worry-lines across our brows. So how do we follow Jesus in these times? A look at the garden of Gethsemene shows us an important principle:
Jesus is having his 'dark night of the soul' and is at the pub drowning out his reality. No no no!!! He is in the garden calling out to God in prayer. He pours his anguished heart out to God while his disciples are sleeping their worries away (knowing now he may die).
Life is hard sometimes and Jesus shows us in the garden that we need to be staying close to our heavenly father during such times. The apostle Paul encourages us in Philippians 4:6-7,
Do not be worried about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition present your requests to God with thanksgiving
he goes on to tell us that,
the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
In dark and hard times hold on. Look to your heavenly father through prayer. call out to him until His prefect peace fills your heart. It's not easy, but neither is taking up a cross. Jesus has walked the path you now tread - follow him through your valleys as well as onto the mountain tops.
every blessing in Christ with peace to you.
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You write very well.
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