IF MY HEART COULD SPEAK: The Benediction

My pastor once mentioned something that has stuck with me to date: “Let God’s word be your First counsel and Final authority". The word of God is known and proven over again to be the greatest tool one could ever use to get through whatever circumstance and situation. It tells us how to live, what to believe and guides you on how to walk the rest of your journey while you recover. I urge you to delve into it and seek the treasures for your soul.

The bible is a free mining ground with so much for you to take for yourself. What you take with you is what you should focus on daily, for that will always keep you steady and confident in the new you. It will guide you and you will know which way to go. Find out what it says about your current situation and be sure after every other kind of wisdom received from elsewhere, to have its instructions as your final action in obedience.

Below are a few suggested scriptures to help and encourage you as you rebuild yourself into something better than you were before. Take note of them and search for more that you can remember by heart...

“Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” Genesis 4:6-7

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander as well as all types of evil behaviour. Instead be kind to each other, tender hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31-32

“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:19

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you, He will not permit the Godly to slip and fall.” Psalm 55:22

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

So to the many whose hearts may have been broken unfairly one way or the other, to those who may be finding it hard to have reality dawn on them, to those who may be daring enough to seek revenge but somehow have a guilty conscience thinking about it, to those who accepted it and have courageously moved on... I pray that God the source of hope will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.

Peace be with you- Go forth and live in the new.

©namwano

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