A Christian crisis devotional in light of the tragedy of terrorism that shook the world on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, New York City, and the Pentagon, Washington, D. C. May HIS Name be OUR "Tower of Strength" in the days ahead. Be uplifted as you read this devotional, published semi-weekly (each Tuesday and Friday) for your inspiration and encouragement.
An Encouraging Word for Times Like These
"CHONDA...Finding the Funny in Life When It's Not Very Funny at All!"
Someone sent me a fun e-card this morning with a wonderful Scripture reminder: (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV)." Now I really needed that one this morning...I am not a morning person and it's been a "rough" morning.....It started with a husband's 6 a.m. prompting-- a "If you get up now, we can all go....for breakfast, take Jason to school, me to college, and you get the car......" sort of little speech - so at the unearthly hour of 6 a.m., i moaned and groaned myself out of bed and got ready....and here I am - all dressed, have had my breakfast, answered my mail...it is still MORNING, but I am ready, I guess, for the rest of the day!
The Scripture reminded me of a wonderful night (certainly NOT a morning!) last weekend when I attended my first "Chonda Pierce concert" - I hope it won't be my last. I mean this woman was FUNNY...you were rollin' on the floor one minute, and wishing you had a Kleenex the next--this Christian comedian and musician could capture an audience with fun AND inspiration, stories and song...and blend the two together in a memorable evening of fun and faith I will never forget....but she's got a secret I must share with you...
Chonda has discoverd the "joy of the Lord" and it's not all fun and frolic--it is an inner depth of satisfaction and contentment, a settled peace, even when everything is going wrong...and in Chonda's case, it sure did! She told of tragic and unhappy circumstances in her life--unbelievably sad and heart-breaking--and yet, she gave her life completely to the God of joy and peace--it was the only place of safety she knew. And He has taken the terrible heartache and heartbreak and turned it into a talent and a testimony He is now using to bring smiles--and spiritual uplift--to thousands of people.
How do you get through this veil of tears called life? Sure, it's with a good sense of humor that finds the funny in the most unlikely places--but that's not all. It's really the "joy of the Lord" that keeps us going on the good days and in the bad ones as well. NOTHING funny about the 9-11 tragedy we've all been through, but people, in their deep sorrow, ARE finding the strength--and joy--of the Lord, as the Holy Spirit, from the heart of God, ministers to the soul and spirit of those who now seek His face.
If you get a chance, GO to a Chonda concert - she'll help you find the funny in life when it's not very funny at all. She did--and much more! But, if that opportunity never comes, you can still smile--and learn from Chonda--thaat whatever happens, whatever comes--HE will be there--Nehemiah 8:10 Believe it--and have a wonderful day...
"Lord, there's not a lot to smile about these days--nothing funny in the tragedies we've faced and now face in our scary world...and yet, in the midst of it all, You promise us YOUR peace and YOUR joy--that's what I need today, Lord--an extra dose, please, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
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An Encouraging Word for Times Like These
