Just woke up around 6, already discouraged & depressed as can be, truly wondering how I'm going to get through one more day and not even wanting to. I don't usually pick up phone & listen to stuff so early. But then found this. Listening now. Thank you.
You're not alone. Getting out of bed can be the hardest part of my day. Sometimes it feels like no one else can possibly understand how hard it is to accomplish even the smallest tasks. Try to remember how Christ suffered. He knows what it's like to suffer and He suffered even worse than we can imagine. If you believe in Him, He is with you and He will never leave you. That is a great source of encouragement and it will strengthen you each day. Ask the Lord for the grace to get out of bed. Then as the day goes on, keep asking Him for grace each time you hit a roadblock. If you need to break down and let it all out, then do it. You can go to Him as often as you need, and you can cast all of it onto Him, and He will strengthen you each time. Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanks for your teachings pastor Douglas, im a prebyterian in a small church here in Cartagena Colombia and your preaching has touched me because you talk about topics im struggling with
Wonderful, thank you. Also really loved the 'preamble' to the communion table. We're not in that prison cell anymore, hoping for that crust of bread to be slid under the door. Get up close to the peace, so you can hear the music!(31:23 and following)
I have been going through discouragement in the past two months, I have been watching it several times, and I know it is true, but somehow I am not changing. it is ruining my life and I preach to myself but somehow my heart is not dying.
@@ChristKirk i had just moved countries to study, and lost the pleasure on it and then it all came, still deciding to which church I will member here. friends from former chuch have been helping a lot, but i dont seem to listen. i know it is true, i have just not found how to overcome yet
Thankful for this sermon, I am dealing with sin and I do need to repent and turn from it. I haven't desired God as much lately and I've been trying to deal with everything on my own. I also, feel as though I can't bring all things to him because just like you said I already know the answer.
I've never heard anyone bring joy to communion. In Leviticus (I think) ,doesn't God have those who bring their sacrifice feast with the priests and Levites, and to do so in joy for God's mercy and the forgiveness of their sins through the sacrifice of the sheep or goat He gave in our stead?
Even though this was recorded two years ago, the valuable truth contained in this sermon transcends time and is just as real and applicable today as it was on the day that it was delivered. Thank you, Doug. This is just what I needed today.
