Fresh for the Journey

 

I’ve always loved Lamentations 3:22-23 which talks about fresh grace every morning. I claim that promise for myself and my loved ones.
 
But I’m excited to report I’ve found something else that can be fresh: Me!
 

Psalm 92:12-14 Amplified Bible

The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];

They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].

Planted in the house of the Lord,

They will flourish in the courts of our God.

[Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age;

They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment]

 
If I’m in right standing with the Lord, and I’m planted in His house, dwelling in His courts, I can be flourishing, vital and prosperous even in my old age.
 
It’s not too late to be productive!
 
I will still be fruitful which is great news for my writing life.
 
The key, as always, is sticking as close to the Lord as I can.
 
I don’t know about other writers. I just know the writing I’m called to do – encouraging others – starts with being encouraged myself. I find that encouragement in His Presence, in His Word, and in His House.
 
What about you? Do you want to be fresh and flourishing even years later?

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Oh, by the way ... here's a couple more scriptures on "fresh," which I love.

Psalm 92:10 The Passion Translation

Your anointing has made me strong and mighty.

You’ve empowered my life for triumph

by pouring fresh oil over me.

Isaiah 29:19 New Living Translation

The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. 

The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Lamentations 3:22-23 New English Translation

The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases;

his compassions never end.

They are fresh every morning;

your faithfulness is abundant!

 

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