I could not sleep that night and spent time reading Scripture verses and praying, in which I found solace. Past midnight I emailed a friend and received a comforting reply from her. In times like these one is in need of just one person who says they understand what you are going through.
Jesus is our Wonderful Counsellor. He is our Prince of Peace. This I experienced in those troublesome hours.
The next morning my devotional from Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry and Richard Blackaby was written just for me. I want to share it with you
He Is at Your Right Hand
Daily Devotional for Friday, July 15th, 2011
I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8
What does it mean to set the Lord always before you? It means that you choose to relate everything you encounter to your trust in God. What you choose to focus on becomes the dominant influence in your life. You may be a Christian, but if your focus is always on your problems, your problems will determine the direction of your life. If your focus is on people, then people will determine what you think and do. In biblical times, the right hand was the most distinguished position, reserved for one’s chief adviser and supporter. When you choose to focus on Christ, you invite Him to take the most important position in your life as Counselor and Defender. Every time you face a new experience, you should turn to Christ for His interpretation and strength. When people insult you and mistreat you, you should seek direction from your Counselor regarding the right response. When you face a crisis, you should receive strength from the One at your right hand. When you experience need, you should consult your Counselor before you react. When you face a fearful situation, you should take courage from the Advocate at your right hand. Everything you do is in the context of your relationship to Christ. What an incredible act of God’s grace that Christ should stand beside you to guide you and counsel you and defend you! How could you ever become dismayed over your situation with Christ at your right hand? What confidence this should give you!
On July 15th Aunt Maya went to her son 's place
for dinner to celebrate her daughter in law 's birthday. She spent the night there and returned the next day.Her son and DIL came to drop her off and the first words my cousin said to me were, 'Congratulations my mother is a different person
since she has started living with you."
The said they all noticed how happy and relaxed Auntie seems, her grand daughters said ; Dadi has
become disciplined and more conscious of her health needs.
This family was estranged from us for several years for no fault of ours.We tried to communicate with them, but never got a proper response.But Auntie always stood by us.Her presence here is refreshing our relationship too. And Auntie is specially pleased about it.
Again I am so humbled by this. My boast is in the Lord. To God be the glory.
This 6 year old child is the daughter of a couple
who attends our church. They were baptize d in March. Chandi won the first prize in her Vacation Bible classes in May.
These days a spirit of fear has taken hold of this lively little girl who is so full of life and energy and I"ve never seen she back out from anything.
These days she is scared of stepping out of her house and at night she says she sees someone standing at the door of their house.
This is the work of the enemy of our souls.
A spiritual battle.
Please pray for Chandi and her parents Rajendra
and Anu-raada.
God bless you.
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