Still sharing
So I told Marion yesterday morning something that was bothering me. To some it would seem silly. I posted this thing on Facebook asking how we met. A whole mess of people commented. That’s not what bothered me. No what bothered me is this. Weekly I do a weekly Bible study blog and I also share it as a video I get less reaction from that than I would from a silly post about how I met someone. Here’s why it bugs me. I posted before about the doubt and how many times I’ve considered quitting doing this blog. I get on Facebook and see people constantly talking about struggles with anxiety and depression or a bad day. I share a Bible study blog each week with an emphasis on Hope found in God’s Word. The hope people need is being ignored. I’m sharing it trying to help and well people are looking in the wrong direction. But I won’t stop. I can’t, God has given me a mission. If one person draws closer to God by me posting a blog or a video then I have accomplished what I set out to do because that person matters to God. I’m going to share with you a Psalm of King David crying out to God because all of us need to know where to turn in times of trouble.
Psalm 143
“Hear my prayer, O Lord; Listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. Don’t put your servant on trial, for no one is innocent before you. My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave. I’m losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done. I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as a parched land thirsts for rain.
Come quickly, Lord answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.”
He struggled and he sought God. That’s where we need to turn.
1 Corinthians 1:3-4
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God our merciful Father and source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
Like Casting Crowns said in their song.
“Like voices in the wilderness, we’re crying out
As the day draws near
We’ll sing until the whole world hears.”
People may ignore the blog but I’m going to keep sharing in hope that one person draws closer to God.
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