September 8 - The Up and Downs of Life

The Up and Downs of Life

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;  they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”  Isaiah 40:30-31

The downward and upward spirals of life will either cause is to descend  toward discouragement and depression or ascend to hope and faith.  A life apart from God will cause the former and a life with Him will cause the latter. When you learn to find your strength in the Lord, He offers a life fill with purpose, value and meaning.  When we attempt to handle life on our own, the opposite occurs.  Isaiah 40:30-31 gives us the picture of the soaring eagle’s majestic flight.  He writes, “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;  they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Recently, I read a post on Facebook that caught my attention.  I hope it causes us to see the truth that comes in Him.  Please read all the way down, first, then all the way up, last.

Atheist’s View of Life

I will live my life according to these beliefs

God does not exist

It is just foolish to think

That there is a God with a cosmic plan

That an all-powerful God brings redemption and healing to the pain and

suffering in the world

Is a comforting though, however

It

Is only wishful thinking

People can do as they please without eternal consequences

The idea that

I am deserving of Hell

Because of sin

Is a lie meant to make me a slave to those in power

“The more you have, the happier you will be”

Our existence has no grand meaning or purpose

In a world with no God

There is freedom to be who I want to be

But with God

Everything is fine

It is ridiculous to think

I am lost and in need of saving

A CHRISTIAN VIEW ON LIFE

(read this from bottom to top)

May the Lord offer His strength is there is always hope in Him.  You have every reason to put your trust in Him today.

Reflections:

1.  What was your view of life before coming to Christ?  Aggressively opposed to Him or simply indifferent?

2.  Praise Him today for all that He has given you through life and hope.

Consider reading the Word today: