Daily Wisdom

Rev 21:4  “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” 

The Christian group Hillsong, records a song titled “Cornerstone.”  The chorus reads:

“Christ alone; cornerstone

Weak made strong; in the Saviour’s love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of all.”

There’s a book written that is titled “Charlie’s Victory.” A true story of a high school coach who lost his life to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) at the age of 34, just 4 yrs. after his diagnosis.

Charlie continued to coach even after he could no longer move, breathe, or speak on his own. He lived on a respirator and communicated by blinking, winking and moving his lips. Everyone who knew him talked about his courage and inspirational attitude. One stated, “What we learn through him is that REAL strength is spiritual.”

Charlie’s strength was indeed spiritual. He walked a close walk with God. He and Lucy attributed their strength to God and God alone.

Life is riddled with like stories of individuals who suffer immensely through physical and emotional afflictions. This life isn’t fair, but this life isn’t eternal either. (1 Pt 5:10)

Paul made it clear that when he was his weakest that he was the strongest in the Lord. (2 Cor 12:10)

Within the book is a quote that sums up the promises and strength we need to cling to when facing such a fight in this life. That even though we are wounded at times we can still be “Wounded Healers” who can inspire others through their storms, knowing He is Lord, Lord of all.

Suffering is inevitable, Misery is optional!

Oh, my! What a difference can be made in our lives and the ability to influence others spiritually if we adopt this motto!

Misery is optional. What does this mean? It means that we all will eventually go through some kind of suffering as we live in this fallen world; however, when trouble does arrive, how we weather it depends on our outlook. It consumes us only if we allow it! Only if we choose it!

Find comfort in the storm/s knowing, He is Lord, Lord of all… and misery only masks that promise!

HSAY… Todd