Thinking out loud from a biblical perspective
In the midst of opposition, pain, sorrow and suffering, we must do the opposite of what the enemy is enticing us to do. Believe, remain joyful and hopeful, brave and courageous, full of faith overcoming every spirit of despair, while patiently waiting and expecting to see the goodness of God in the land of the living.
We cannot be pitiful and joyful at the same time. I am not always Joyful Jenny. Sometimes I am down with Debbie. I have to spend more time with Jesus on these days. It’s not a quick fix. Perhaps you relate? Sometimes, instead of a praise dance party I have a pity pouting party and that leads to my “Joyful Jenny” name being hypocritical. Self pity always leads me away from the restoration of Joyful Jenny to digressing into the depressive “Debbie Downer” personality for sure.
This parable of the persistent widow I relate to and not just from 2017. Today, on day 18 of 21 days of prayer and fasting at our church, it was…
I have been restored to release Your LOVE, JOY and PEACE in a spirit of boldness and humility. I will arise and shine in the midst of this dark culture all around me.
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