What Would You Do If You Were Walking Along And Fell Into A Dark Pit?
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November 11th, 2008
By Connie Ciccone
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What Would You Do If You Were Walking Along And Fell Into A Dark Pit?
Scripture: Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart."
What would you do if you were walking along and fell into a dark pit? Would you stay there, or would you struggle and work to get out? Would you allow discouragement to overcome you, or would you attempt to conquer it? Disappointment comes when things don't work out like we've planned and we see our hopes and dreams begin to fade into non-existence. When we do not deal with those disappointments, they eventually build strongholds in our spirit and turn into discouragement. When we are in this frame of mind, each step leads downwards until we fall into utter hopelessness. In all of these phases, we can choose to drown in this sea of disappointment, discouragement, and hopelessness, or use all the ability that God gave us to get out.
There is a story about two mice that fell into a bucket of milk. One swam and fought for a while but then became discouraged, gave up, and drowned. The other mouse just kept dog paddling, fighting, and praying all night long. When he got tired he would float for a while, then he would take courage and work at getting out again. Although nothing positive seemed to be happening, he refused to give up and never allowed discouragement and self-pity to overtake him. He kept doing what he could. Finally, his churning turned the milk around him into a block of butter underneath him. When the milk turned to butter, he was able climb out and was free. He was amazed at how God had created a deliverance for him.God has a creative plan of deliverance for you, too. Psalms 30:5 says, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." There is an old saying that "It's always darkest just before dawn". So when you find yourself in the dark pits of discouragement, just keeping doing all that you can do, trust in the Lord, and be of good courage.
His deliverance and joy is on its way.
May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
posted by Pastor Connie Ciccone | 9:03 AM
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