“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don’t know why things happen as they do, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 The Living Bible)
This short meditation is about “The Apostle Paul and Y’all. “The Apostle Paul” went through some stuff, and he experienced seasons when times were surely rough. But speaking to you as Christians, so do “Y’all.” Paul had troubles, trials, and tumultuous happenings that caused him to be truly perplexed. And yes, in these trying days and times, so do “Y’all.” Paul got knocked down, beat up, but he was not crushed or broken. Yes, “Y’all,” which includes yours truly, will have experiences that try to stop us, but even if we get knocked down, we must get right back up again, and keep going, as my pastor would say, “Anyhow!”
How did “The Apostle Paul” do it and how are “Y’all” supposed to keep going? Well, here is my advice. Whenever things seem to be turning to the negative, realize the positive, just like Paul. God never, never, never, abandons us.
Therefore, whatever you may be going through, keep remembering that God is with you and He will take you through. Come what may, have a great day, “Anyhow!” Be blessed!
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB)
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King
Thank you Lord , It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
What a wonderful God we serve. Knowing that whatever we may be going through, God will never leave us or forsake us. That’s good news. I’m with ya Paul…smile.
Yes, He is so wonderful. Good news indeed! Keep true to your statement, “I’m with ya Paul!” Smile back! Be blessed!