Alētheia: Truth

Tag: comfort

  • Rainy Days


    A lot of people have been complaining about all the rain we’ve had lately. And we have had a lot. But when I think of all the good that will eventually come from the rain, it makes it all worth while.

    The same is true for the “rainy” days in our personal lives. As we persevere through the storms of life that we face on a daily basis, we are strengthened and nourished much like the rain does for the flowers that we so enjoy when they are in full bloom. When it rains, the drops of water beat down on the flowers, grass and trees eventually soaking into the soil which then quenches the roots of its thirst.

    The storms we face may beat down on us and may seem to last but they only serve us and nourish our souls so that we may grow and flourish and bloom into strong weathered trees that can offer shade and some comfort for others going through a storm.

  • Foundations – Bakers Dozen


    Psalm 23 (ESV)

    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures.
    He leads me beside still waters.
    He restores my soul.
    He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.

    Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

    You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
    you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
    and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
    forever.

    Psalm 23 begins with such a powerful statement – “The Lord is my shepherd.” Of course this only applies to people who have submitted themselves to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. But oh how wonderful to serve a Lord who would die so that I might live. There is such peace and comfort in this Psalm.