Hi friends – As we approach the end of January 2023, I have to tell you am feeling a bit sluggish. I am likely not the only person that is experiencing this and I want to provide some encouragement. The meaning of sluggish is not being alert or not making progress. A lack of motivation or moving forward. I believe we all have times when we have felt these feelings and quite frankly that is ok. We all have seasons that we go through and we just don’t have the motivation or energy to do what we need to do.
What I do know is the Lord knows exactly what you need and what you are going through.
I am so grateful for the Lord and how much He cares for me. God understands your feelings, emotions and every part of your life journey. He knows I am going through a season of loss and He certainly knows what you are going through. Back in January 2020 just before COVID hit I believe the Lord Jesus placed some scriptures on my heart. I call them my anchor verses and I say them almost everyday. They keep me focused, on track and moving forward (even in those sluggish seasons). As a believer in Jesus Christ I need His word as my firm foundation and an anchor to guide and direct me. God is my refuge and strength.
Here are the scriptures that give me hope and encouragement:
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.
John 15:16 – I have called you to bear fruit. Purposeful, meaningful, valuable fruit….fruit that will last.
James 1:2-4 – Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[ whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Isaiah 43:19 – See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!
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