Happy Monday! I trust your week is off to a great start. Personally, Mondays have always presented a challenge for me. In my younger years, Saturdays were dedicated to catching up on unfinished tasks from the week, and Sundays were reserved for church and family time. By Sunday evening, fatigue had already set in. Life’s storms can be tough, but maintaining your faith is key to navigating them successfully. Shake off the fatigue – you’ve got this!
Let me share one of my favorite Bible stories from Acts 28. After surviving a harrowing storm and shipwreck, Paul found himself in Malta. As if the shipwreck weren’t enough, Paul gathered brushwood, ignited a fire, and a viper slithered out. The viper latched onto Paul’s hand, but he calmly shook it off into the fire, suffering no harm.
In the midst of the storm, it seemed like the Devil had the upper hand, but God orchestrated a turnaround. When the viper seized Paul’s hand, the soldiers likely thought his fate was sealed, yet Paul emerged unscathed.
Despite being a righteous man, Paul faced numerous storms. Proverbs 24:16 reminds us, “for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” We can rise again in times of disaster. What was intended to destroy you can propel you toward your destiny.
Have faith in God!
Happy Monday! I hope that you week is off to a fantastic start. As we near the end of September, I’m eagerly anticipating the end of this excessive heat. This week, let’s dive into a topic that’s close to my heart; navigating life with a fragrant perspective.
Fragrance Model Memories
During my young adult years, I worked as a perfume model. I’d approach random people, asking if they’d like to try the fragrance of the day. Spritzing it onto a card and handing it to them was the routine. By the end of the day, I often found myself nursing a headache.
Then I learned a better way to wear perfume-to spray it into the air and walk into the mist. It’s a bit like how we approach life with God’s Word and praise, navigating life with a fragrant perspective.
The Scripture that Sustains
One particular scripture that brings me comfort and guidance is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Living by faith, as the Bible calls us to; may seem like an insurmountable task. But it’s achievable when we meditate on the Word of God and speak it into our lives daily.
Navigating Life
Personally, I aspire to live in an atmosphere of praise. It’s a place where gratitude flows naturally, and faith finds fertile ground to grow.
Do you have any similar experiences to share? Have you ever had a moment when faith carried you through challenging times? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Let’s continue to journey together, supporting each other on our paths of faith. May your week be filled with blessings, positivity, and unwavering faith.
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