A Roman’s Lament at 7:15pm by Matthew Clendineng
The darkness pounds, pounds, pounds;
It pounds a way into my head.
Depression is all around me and soon it may enter my soul.
My body is weak, my mind is weak, my soul is weak.
How do I strengthen them?
How do I discipline myself?
I do, do, do;
The very things I should not do.
How do I train myself to defeat myself? How do I best my worst?
I am the darkness, I am the weakness, I am the things I hate.
I do not know how to not do.
I do not know how to live.
Ephesians 1:13 – 2:10
I know of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for your family, fellow believers in Jesus Christ and unbelievers.
I have not stopped giving thanks for you remembering you in my prayers. May God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, give you a spirit of of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of your inheritance through him and the unthinkable power he give to us who believe.
Praise God for His love and mercy. For it is by grace we are saved and this is not because of ourselves but it is God’s gift to all who believe in His son Jesus Christ through who we were created to do good works through His power not our own.
Philippians 4:4-9
Rejoice in the Lord, be gentle, do not be anxious but talk to God and the peace of God that passes all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Jesus Christ.
Finally remember TNRPLE : Whatever is True, Noble, Right, Pure, Lovely, Admirable, Excellent or Praiseworthy – think on those things and practice them and the peace of God will be with you.
God is not finished with us yet. We are a treasured work in progress.
Jesus Bless and Keep You