Being Tested

 January 11, 2017

Here they come again–memories of the promise that wasn’t kept, memories resurfacing when I least expect them, when I think I’ve finally dealt with the hurt. Here they come, those feelings I thought I had dealt with, feelings that caused me so much trouble earlier, tempting me with revenge, with helplessness, with despair. Here they come again, those feelings and memories that seek to lead me astray.

Lord, I turn to you in my hurt and confusion. Keep me faithful to your promise.

Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ come in the flesh belongs to God, and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus does not belong to God.   1 John 4:2-3

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