Words for Walking
God's gifts of Love and Grace seem very wonderful these days, Christmas notwithstanding. Someone has commented most poignantly:
You say: "It's impossible."
God says: "All things are possible."
Luke 18:27
You say: "I'm too tired."
God says: "I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28-30
You say: "Nobody really loves me."
God says: "I love you."
John 3:16
You say: "I can't go on."
God says: "My grace is sufficient."
II Corinthians 12:9
You say: "I can't figure things out."
God says: "I will direct your steps.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
You say: "I can't do it."
God says: "You can do all things."
Philippians 4:13
You say: "I'm not able."
God says: "I am able."
II Corinthians 9:8
You say: "It's not worth it."
God says: "It will be worth it."
Romans 8:28
You say: "I can't forgive myself."
God says: “I forgive you."
I John 1:9
You say: "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs.”
Philippians 4:19
You say: "I'm afraid."
God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear.”
II Timothy 1:7
You say: "I'm always worried.”
God says: "Cast all your care on Me."
I Peter 5:7
You say: "I'm not smart enough."
God says: "I give you wisdom."
I Corinthians 1:30
You say: "I feel all alone."
God says: "I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
If you are searching for meditative material, begin with these and keep adding and giving thanks.
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Wil Alexander, PhD, is the founding director, LLU Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness, and professor of family medicine at LLU School of Medicine. His column, “Innerweave: The Wholeness Story,” has appeared for many years in Today, the campus newspaper of Loma Linda University Health.