Momentum For Monday, September 4th 2023

“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul.” (Psalm 66:16)

For so much of my life, I thought that the things I battled and the things that tormented me were my problem. In a manner of speaking, they kind of were. But there was actually a bigger issue at hand that I just couldn't see at the time.

Deep inside I was angry. Years on end, I hated God. The thought of how He could let children suffer and allow others to scathe by infuriated me.

Eventually, I started going to church. Then things became worse for me. I resented ever getting involved and saved. Failure became too great, and I saw no end to the torment in my heart and mind. That's when depression and suicide became strong (yep, after I started going to church and got saved).

It took many years, but the more I immersed myself in Scripture, got connected in a healthy community, things started to shift. I began to understand what was warring in and around me. I realized who the real enemy was and it wasn't God. I also discovered my identity and purpose.

The deep discouragement I endured is the reason I write today. My ultimate goal isn’t to be a New York Times bestseller, but to be an encourager (it’s a goal, just not high up on the list). The world has enough hopelessness, hatred, and negativity already. Encouragement is just a way to give back for all that God has given me.

What about you? What do you do or what can you do to give back for all that God has given you? If needed, start small. You don’t have to help everyone, just someone.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”

(Hebrews 13:16)