ONLY GOD CAN DO IT!

I have an old experience that is like the bobble-head doll; it just keeps coming up again and again.  Every time it comes up I think--I took care of this!  Why is it bothering me now?

I've told you about it, I think, or at least I have  referred to it.  Something that crashed into me and laid me low, like Job. And I had friends, like Job, who tried to make me believe that it was all my fault, too.  But it wasn't, dag nab it!  But it is my fault for getting caught up in it again!

In Job 17:3, Job prays, "O God, pledge your support for me.  Give it to me in writing with your signature.  You're the only one who can do it. "  That's what I want--God's support. I want to believe that I'm His, and I'm OK.

Is it a matter of my pride that makes me stumble once again with broken spirit?  Perhaps it is.  Where is the scripture lesson which tackles that pride and helps me to regain God's support?  Well, they are all over the bible beginning with the 23rd Psalm, which nearly everyone knows.  "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow death, He is with me.
His rod and his staff comfort me.  He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies. He covers my head with oil.  My cup runs over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall live in the house of the Lord forever."

Well, it seems I already have God's support! Why the long face, friend?  We have His rod and staff!We have God's right arm!  We have His love!  Yes, He loves us like nobody else can ever love us!  We have Him!  Praise the Lord!!!!

I'm better now.  Thanks for listening!  jo