Let Go and Hold On

Psalm 73

I love great quotes and sayings. I scribble them on pieces of paper, stuff them in a file, put them on the computer and paste them up on the wall. I often find myself saying, “Why can’t I think that way?” They are also great tools to carry you along when you face various trials. A simple one that I rely upon a lot is from Elizabeth Elliot who was talking about overwhelming times with an enormous list of things to do. Her solution? “Just do the next thing.” Another is from a popular speaker in Awana when facing situations that go awry. His statement? “Oh, well.” One of my favorites is from a New Testament seminary professor, when addressing the struggle to learn and take tests and be creative, “Just do what you can do and that will be enough.” That came to me at a critical time in my studies and was incredibly helpful. Simple, but profound. As I was studying throughout this week and reading greater minds than mine on this particular passage in the Psalms, I happened to come across several gems that really spoke to me. I thought I would pass them on to you. I hope you find them encouraging as you face difficult times in your journey of faith.

“The man who is never made uneasy upon earth, is naturally almost sure to take it as his home, and to settle himself down as though it were never to be left.” Unknown

“There is no mystery in life so dark but we can bear it, if only we are persuaded that God is pursuing His purpose in it.” Unknown

“Every conquest over sense, appetite and sin, is a widening and strengthening of our spiritual sovereignty; every devout sentiment, earnest resolve, and generous sacrifice attunes our hearts to higher music.” Anonymous

“God as often speaks to us through the chilled silences of doubt as when the whole air around us is musical with the voices of faith.” Henry Varley

“Restricted knowledge is an important element in our moral condition. It tests what is in a man’s heart, and gives scope for faith.” J.H. Hinton.

“There is nothing that can disarm the soul’s fears and soothe its sorrows like the realization of our Father’s presence.” B. Haddon

“Our arms are too short for us to walk hand in hand with God and the world.” John Hall

Let Go and Hold On

Psalm 73

Introduction:

______________________ Vs. 1-2

______________ _____________ vs. 3-14

III. _______________ ________________vs. 15-28

Conclusion:

I encourage you this week to make a simple card that says “Draw near” and tape it to your mirror, on your dash, near your computer and spend more time developing your walk with God.