swinging between undiluted happiness and unspoken despair.
i, unfortunately, am still unable to practice fully this Biblical precept: to consider it pure joy when i encounter trials/tribulations of any kind. i lament sometimes, i ferment in anger sometimes, i feel enthusiastic sometimes, i feel hopeful sometimes, i feel hopeless sometimes.
it's times like this when i appreciate all the small gifts life has given me; i appreciate all my friends- their showing of concern, their promises of prayer, their jokes that uplift my spirit. i thank God for knowing each and every single one of you. though you may not know me inside out, or know all my troubles/cares, your presence truly is a blessing to me.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through Your law.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to Your statutes O Lord; do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of Your commands, for You have set my heart free.
[Psalm119:28-32]
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