Hello ,

 

The word of God wasn't written to merely make us "feel better." That may come as a shock to some people, but it's absolutely true.  I've met so many people who are looking for "quick fixes" and "cures," that it's sometimes disheartening to watch them attempt to "proof text" their way into feeling better.

A doctor's diagnosis of a dreaded disease doesn't necessarily cause us to feel better...but it's a starting place to help us deal with the situation.  In a way, the scriptures provide the same for each of us.  

Fact is, the human race is pretty messed up, and the Bible calls it like it is. For an example of this, check out:

Romans chapter 7:14-24  

Then, the scriptures help us to discover HOW God can help us deal with it:

Matthew 11:28-30

Have you spent time in God's word today?

 

Have a great day and God bless!

 

Pastor Mike / The Open Word