Take Two Psalms And Call Me In The Morning (by Pastor Linda Pugsley)

When not going well, we sometimes call the doctor and explain what ails us. The doctor may say, "Take two Motrin and call me in the morning." To get the relief we seek, we follow the instructions and call in the results.

When we are not doing too well spiritually, we need to do the same. Sin makes us "sick", weak, ineffective and spoils the soul. The Word of God is sharper than a two-edged sword and can cut through some of our pain, grief and darkness better than any Motrin. Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly!

With our Great Physician, we have a "standing prescription" which can be refilled as necessary:

• When you are sad, take John 14
• When you want reassurance, take Psalm 145:18-20
• When you have sinned, take Psalm 51
• When you need security, take Psalm 121:1-3
• When you are facing danger, take Psalm 91
• When people have failed you, take Psalm 27
• When God feels far away, take Psalm 139
• When you are fearful, take Psalm 47
• When you desire to be more like Jesus, take Romans 12
• When a new opportunity comes along, take Isaiah 55
• When your faith needs a boost, take Hebrews 11
• When you are alone and scared take Psalm 23
• When you are worried, take Matthew 8:19-27
• When your feelings are hurt, take 1 Corinthians 13
• When you feel like an outsider, take Romans 8:31-39
• When you are losing hope, take Psalm 126
• When your bank account is empty, take Psalm 37
• When you need peace, take Matthew 11:25-30
• When you need courage, take Joshua 1
• When you are depressed, take Psalm 27

 Don't just sit there and suffer, take the "cure"!

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