I have suffered much O Lord; restore my life again as you promised...
My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
Psalms 119:107, 109 NLT
Suffering.
Life hanging in the balance.
While he asks for restoration (which is a good thing to ask God for) the psalmists highest value in the midst of what he's going thru is to remain true to God's word...this passage starts with the word as a lamp and light...
No matter what, stick with Jesus and what he calls us to.
#lightoftheworld
#nomatterwhat
#onedayallwillbemadenew
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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