My mom gave me this little daily devotional called Jesus Calling. It uses scripture. It's written from the perspective of Jesus. And pretty much every time I open it, the words are specifically what I needed for that day. The following verses are from today's passage and while it's not really that uplifting, I find that these verses are so very encouraging. And I specifically love all the references to Light.
Self Pity is slimy bottomless pit. Once you fall in, you tend to go deeper and deeper into the mire. As you slide down those slippery walls, you are well on your way to depression and the darkness is profound.
Your only hope is to look up and see the Light of My Presence shining down on you. Though the Light looks dim from your perspective, deep in the pit, those rays of hope can reach you at any depth. While of the abyss of despair. Finally, you can reach up and grasp My hand. I will pull you out of into the Light again. I will gently cleanse you, washing off the clinging mire. I will cover you with My righteousness and walk with you down the path of Life.
Based on Psalm 40:2-3, Psalm 42:5 and Psalm 147:11.
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