Dog-days-of-summer have arrived to my small town in North Carolina; bringing with it bountiful rays of sunshine, warm summer rains, and ripe-juicy-red tomatoes! There's absolutely nothing more satisfying than a HUGE slice of tomato (or two - Mikey) between two slices of white bread (yes, I know...) with a little mayo...add some salt-n-pepper....Oh my gracious...what a delicious meal.....You know it must be accompanied by a tall glass of Southern Sweet Tea!! OOO-EEEE - Now that is some good eats!!
Of course, being a Southern Belle (of sorts) food is viewed not only as a means of body-fuel, but also as comfort, love, sorrow, and a very large range of many more related emotions. If it "ails" you...there's a food to fix it!! Don't even get me started on the things we can do for you with Chocolate.....OOOEEE!!
God's word works in the same fashion....If it "ails" you....He has a "fix" for you in his word.
That's why the word is referred to as "the BREAD OF LIFE". It doesn't mean a literal bread, it means a spiritual one - one that will feed the "NEW" man that was birthed when you came to Christ in submission and repented.
You May Say: God Says: BV:
"It's Impossible" All things are possible in ME Luke 18:27
"I'm too tired" I will GIVE you rest Matt 11:25-30
"Nobody loves me" I LOVE YOU John 3:16
"I can't go on" My grace IS sufficient 2 Cor 12:9
"I can't figure it out" I will DIRECT your steps Prov 3:5-6
"I can't do it" You can do ALL things Phil 4:13
"I'm not able" I AM ABLE 2 Cor 9:8
"It's not worth it" It WILL BE worth it Rom 8:28
"I can't forgive myself" I FORGIVE YOU 1 John 1:9
" I can't manage" I supply ALL your NEEDS Pill 4:19
"I'm afraid" I haven't given you a spirit of FEAR 2 Tim 1:7
"I'm worried & frustrated" Cast all your cares on ME 1 Peter 5:7
"I'm not smart enough" I give YOU wisdom 1 Cor 1:30
"I feel all alone" I will NEVER leave you Hebrews 13:5
This list is posted right in my living room for me to see. I refer to it often and it quickly reminds that Christ prepared the way and experienced the very things we experience daily. That is what makes Him such a wonderful loving Lord. Use these as you need...and please let me know if you can offer any I can add to my ever growing list!!!
Love God & Love Other like you love yourself!!!!
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