Life is hard and it is easy to get weary in affliction. The tendency is to lose faith and turn to familiar worldly things to find solace from the pain like the daughters of Ishmael, but this kind of relief is fleeting and does not bring lasting peace. It may dull the pain to the mind and body, but it also brings hopelessness.
Turning to the Lord in times of weariness through prayer and feasting upon His word will bring lasting peace and a deep hope for the future. He may not take away the affliction and He may not bring physical rest, but He will bring great spiritual power and healing.
The strength gained may seem short-lived, but by continuing to turn towards Christ daily, the power will continue to flow. Sometimes it comes at the very breaking moment on the verge of collapse, but it will come as a healing balm to the soul in need.
I take great comfort in knowing that He is the perfect Consoler, He knows the pain that I specifically go through. He knows what I need most. I am thankful for His healing and strengthening power. I find the will to keep going only through Christ and His Atonement.
Turning to the Lord in times of weariness through prayer and feasting upon His word will bring lasting peace and a deep hope for the future. He may not take away the affliction and He may not bring physical rest, but He will bring great spiritual power and healing.
The strength gained may seem short-lived, but by continuing to turn towards Christ daily, the power will continue to flow. Sometimes it comes at the very breaking moment on the verge of collapse, but it will come as a healing balm to the soul in need.
I take great comfort in knowing that He is the perfect Consoler, He knows the pain that I specifically go through. He knows what I need most. I am thankful for His healing and strengthening power. I find the will to keep going only through Christ and His Atonement.
This reminds me that true fasting is vital in learning to overcome the flesh. Then the willing spirit is stronger and our communication with the Lord is clearer and more direct.
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