Waking up on a Monday is hard enough, without the problem of being greeted by a flat tyre. Well, in my case, TWO flat tyres! There is nothing worse than frantically pumping up your tyres while checking your watch, hoping that you’ll still make it to work on time. It was while I was staring desperately at the deflated tyre slowing increasing with air, that I began to think of how this represents us.
Are you feeling deflated? Do you feel flat and empty inside? I know for myself, I’ve been feeling rather low – It could be due to the weather; cold and dark mornings are not a very joyful motivation to look on the bright side – or perhaps it’s because I’m feeling disappointed about recent events and am feeling a bit lost at the moment. Sometimes we cannot pinpoint why we feel this way. We all have our low days, where we feel down but sometimes it can be more than just that. You may be going through a difficult time where you’re at rock bottom. In a place of despair and doubt, unable to see a way out. Whatever you circumstances and the reasons behind your current state, do not lose hope. Just like my car tyres, maybe you are in need of being refilled?
The Holy Spirit can fill you and restore you to a place of peace and contentment. If you find yourself feeling deflated right now, pray to God to strengthen you. There are so many wonderful, encouraging verses in the Bible, that display God’s endless love and care for us:
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18
” But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
So, when you are feeling deflated in your faith, take out your puncture repair kit! Through reading your Bible and spending time in prayer with God, you will start to feel yourself being replenished with strength and joy by the Holy Spirit, and soon you’ll be back on the road again!
God Bless! 🙂
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