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Troubled
Centuries ago David wrote, “I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long … . I am feeble and sore broken … My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me” (Psalm 38:6, 8, 10).
Life is tough, and, as we get older, it doesn’t get any easier. Struggles and disappointments are very real, and life is not all sunny days and happy times.
Satan knows this, and there are a host of amusements and distractions that this godless world offers. These may provide momentary relief to a sad and troubled heart. Like a painkiller, it may give short and momentary relief. Solomon tried it all. He wrote, “And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy” (Ecclesiastes 2:10). But he concluded, “All was vanity [emptiness]” (verse 11).
Nothing can satisfy or revive the soul like the presence of the Lord. He brings permanent peace, satisfaction and rest like nothing else can. He gives strength for the day and living water to the thirsty soul. He refreshes, revives and restores. Ask Him. He will do this for you today!
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