1 Chron 14:8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went to meet them.
Toxic positivity is a phrase I have read a lot about this year. It is basically plastering a smile on your face while you stand at the helm of the Titanic, talking about the lovely night sky and utterly ignoring the rapidly sinking ship. I am not in any way advocating for toxic positivity. That wasn’t the point of yesterday’s reflection.
1 Chron 14:9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim….
When life feels overwhelming (and so much feels overwhelming right now), my vision shrinks to the circle of water I’m furiously treading. I lose sight of anything beyond survival. And that is not where I want to be. That’s not where God wants me to be. A precious friend in Christ advised me yesterday: “…please let them see you acknowledge the struggle. Let them see you love others through this struggle. Let them see you admit this is only possible with Christ.”
1 Chron 14:10a …so David inquired of God: “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?
Lord, You are my rock and my salvation. You are my refuge in times of trouble. You are the reason I can praise Your name even as I struggle. Thank You for the reminder that life is more than just survival. Thank You for the many, many little blessings in each day. Thank You for giving me the strength to keep my head above water, even when it is as hard as it currently is. Thank You that all things are possible through You. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Chron 14:10b …The LORD answered him, “Go, I will deliver them into your hands.”
Have a blessed day.
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