Christian Reflection and Prayer

STRENGTH TRAINING

Scripture:

Isaiah 35:1-4
New Living Translation (NLT)
Hope for Restoration
35 Even the wilderness and desert will be glad
in those days.
    The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with
spring crocuses.
2 Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers
    and singing and joy!
The deserts will become as green as the
mountains of Lebanon,
    as lovely as Mount Carmel or the plain of
Sharon.
There the Lord will display his glory,
    the splendor of our God.
3 With this news, strengthen those who have
tired hands,
    and encourage those who have weak knees.
4 Say to those with fearful hearts,
    “Be strong, and do not fear,
for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.
    He is coming to save you
.
Reflection:

Gaining weight is easy. Sometimes I feel like I just
look at chocolate and my body immediately gains
weight. Working out is not easy for me. My body
rebels against it. I admire people who get up early
in the morning and run no matter what the weather
is like. It is also amazing how some personal
trainers stick with people who inwardly believe it
will never work.

Commitment is not a bad word. It is extremely
rewarding to be motivated just by the sheer
fulfillment of seeing someone transformed. Inside
and out. The Holy Spirit is our personal trainer.
He is committed to seeing us strong inside and out.
He also wants us to strengthen others who are weak
and have lost their way. Look around you. Is there
someone who needs a spiritual personal trainer to
commit their success? Will you allow God to show
you how you can be one?

Prayer:

Lord, help me to see those who are weak around me
strength in the to be someone else's oasis in the desert.
Amen

(Covenant Home Alter, author Gricel Medina)