Have you had days when you wake up in despair, hearing a voice telling you that life is meaningless? Even now, more than forty years of being a 'strong Christian', I have had those waking moments of desperation and depression. Recently, more often than not.

...like four-day dead Lazarus, I listen to the voice of Jesus Christ who lovingly commanded, "Arise!"

In the past I just cowered in bed, paralyzed by fear listening to the lies. Now I defy them lies.

I speak to my Heavenly Father, greet Him with my praise. In deep gratitude I thank Him for His death-defying everlasting love and sing aloud, "Holy, Holy, Holy" for He is Lord God Almighty. Early in the morning, my song shall rise to Him.

Then like four-day dead Lazarus, I listen to the voice of Jesus Christ who lovingly commanded, "Arise!" I rise from my fear-filled sleep and face my day with emboldened faith. Wrapped in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, I step into my day with courage renewed because I heed the voice of the One who declares, "I am the Resurrection and the Life."

Try it. It works. Every time.

For Christ said, “You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live. And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26 – The Message)

How thankful I am for the Triune God who defies the lie and gives me life anew, morning upon morning, day after day.

Feb 28/17
lzchua