Words of Life

"Phew, Life!" dated 24 April 2009

I have been suffering from depression brought on by prolonged stress. I have been stressed even before we moved here but in those days I always found time to read God's Word, reflect, worship and pray in tongues. Since we moved here, I had been lax. And now I am reaping the fruits of my laziness.

But I know that the Words of God are life and my mind, body and emotions can only be restored again if I keep my time with God and feed on His word.

Today, I read a few chapters from Psalms. I claimed the promises of God in His Word for restoration of my body, soul and spirit:

Psalm 19

⁷ The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.

⁸ The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.

John 6:63

"...The spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life..."

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life..."

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