Psalm 145:13 (NIV)
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion
endures through all generations. The Lord is faithful to all his promises and
loving towards all he has made.
When the weather becomes severe some people find their
hands plagued with extremely painful cracks. No matter how much they moisturize
or what type of lotion they use their hands suffer every winter. Some of the
liquid skin medications help alleviate the pain as the cracks heal, but nothing
prevents the cracking from happening in the first place. Sometimes you wonder
whether the money, time, and effort to purchase good moisturizer and apply it
faithfully is worth it. I have learned through experience, however, that if you
just keep applying the balm and trusting it to do what it is supposed to do, in
time, it does bring about the healing you need and desire.
Likewise within our Christian lives severe
"weather" plagues every life. Times of pain and suffering are a
given. No amount of godliness prevents cracks from coming into the lives of
God's children from time to time. Knowing, and regularly applying, the promises
of God to our daily living, however, is a wonderful prescription. God's
promises, when read, believed, and applied, are a faithful balm to help
minimize the effects of suffering, while encouraging and promoting healing
amidst the severe seasons of life.
There is no charge for this prescription. It is free for
the reading or hearing. It is available to everyone with or without medical
coverage. There is no age limit for this remedy and refills are available as
needed. It is also no secret, so be sure to pass it along to all your friends.
After all, severe weather conditions are a reality in everyone's life.
Dear Lord, it is good to know that You are totally
trustworthy. Your promises are true and able to bring about healing and hope in
our lives, no matter how great our pain may be. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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