Author Darlene J Conard

The next time you open a glass jar containing food, pay close attention to the security of the lid. Some lids can be difficult to open, and there may be a popping sound as you work it loose. The seal inside the lid is designed to preserve the contents.

I pondered the supposed scenario of where I would find myself if God had not graciously preserved me. A preservative serves the purpose of safeguarding a substance from spoiling or losing its original shape and form. Christ within us preserves our spirit, even during difficult moments.

Heartache is undoubtedly the longest pain to heal but it’s not impossible. God’s ability to reach within us is the main thing to remember.

I know God has kept me from losing my sanity as I faced heart-wrenching situations.

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 KJV

Beloved I encourage you to keep pressing through whatever you’re challenged with. Don’t stop praying. Thank Him for all things and give Him praise!

We become compassionate yet bold, fearful to fearless, weak to strong, injured to victorious, and so forth. Wisdom and knowledge become our possession.

“Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit. Job 10:12 (KJV)

“If God sends us on stony paths, he provides strong shoes.” – Corrie Ten Boom-

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