That’s what I want for myself. And I want to contribute to others having it too.
When a person has a strong spirit, he can carry a heavy load.
But a wounded spirit is too heavy a load to carry.
“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” (Proverbs 18:14).
The panting hart may lose heart but he can’t give up or he will die.
Lord, keep me persistent no matter how I feel. Amen.
“Who have for my life laid down their own necks” (Romans 16:4).
This closing chapter of Romans impresses me with the many friends Paul singled out for mention.
And in the Holy Scriptures at that!
These were all people who contributed to Paul’s life.
He was who he was and accomplished what he accomplished, thanks, in part, to these folks.
He wasn’t too famous or important or independent to need friends who could help him, support him, encourage him, and pray for him.
That’s the kind of friend I want to be.
And I certainly need more of that kind of friend.
It’s up to me, I know.
May the Lord help me to broaden my circle of friends.