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Living Water for a Weary Soul: Finding Strength in God Through Life’s Troubles.

24 May

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

Janet Perez Eckles

Reblogged from JanetPerezEckles.com

A bit embarrassed to admit this, but I’m hoping you did the same at one time. After I washed my hands in the small but luxurious bathroom in the cruise ship, I was super impressed with the soap that left my hands incredibly soft and smooth.

So, like any silly Chica would do, as we packed to leave the ship, I wrapped the left-over piece of soap and stuck it in my bag. Why let that great soap go to waste, right?

Got home, washed my hands with that amazing soap. But to my disappointment my hands weren’t soft, but dry as they are when using any cheap soap. Hate to admit my silliness—my hands were soft on the ship, not because of the soap, but because of the soft water that flowed through the ship’s pipes.

That mistake was way too familiar.

Before I surrendered my life to Christ Jesus, I used the soap of deception—believing that the religious rituals I followed would gain me God’s approval. What I accomplished would please Him, and I believed my own desires were His too.

None of the above softened the blow when heartache, hardship, and devastation crashed into my life. After a sea of tears, Jesus became the captain of my life. The relationship with Him became my anchor. The gentle fountain of living water softened my heart and washed my pain away.

In the pain of your own life, His living water will quench the aching of your soul. His guidance will help you sail through the storms, and the power of these truths will keep your life hydrated with comfort and reassurance:

  • You’ll know where your help comes from. “I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2)
  • When trouble strikes, count on his help. “God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
  • Similar to Paul, in your weakness, He’s working. And in Your insecurities, His power is active. “‘…My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (Philippians 4:19)
  • Those around you may fail you and the world disappoint you, “…but God is the strength of your heart and your portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26)

Jesus said he’s the living water. If you drink of it, you’ll never thirst. You’ll never hunger for fulfillment, for joy, security, or hope. Go ahead, toss out that soap of deception and allow the freshness of His living water to revive your soul.

Let’s Pray

Father, how often I had given credit to things of this world. But it’s You, Your grace, love, and faithfulness that washes the effects of adversity.

In Jesus name, Amen!

How will you allow God’s living water wash away your troubles?

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Janet Eckles Perez

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Sourdough Heart

16 Mar

On the Porch

Onisha Ellis

 

I'm a winner

 

I recently read an article about a Sourdough starter that had been kept alive since the Gold Rush days in Alaska. The writer had the pleasure of enjoying a stack of pancakes made from the vintage, living starter.

For those not familiar with Sourdough, it is a living dough and must be fed on a regular basis to continue the fermentation process.

Photo credit This Old Gal

 

The starter will triple in size so be sure to choose a jar with room for growth.

 

My heart has a lot in common with Sourdough starter. Both must be fed. What I feed my heart will affect who I am, what I think and and how I cope with life’s challenges. I can choose to feed it with Living water or Lifeless water. One produces an open heart, eager to love and forgive, the other results in an anger filled heart that colors the way the world is viewed. Forgiveness does not come easily and harsh thoughts rule the mind.

Jesus said  He will give us Living water and like the Sourdough starter, I believe His love will triple in my heart if I simply open it fully to Him.

John 4:10

Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”

The picture of the starter jars is from This Old Gal’s blog. Here is the link for her Sourdough starter recipe. If you enjoy cooking, follow her on Facebook.

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