Several years ago my Aunt Tonya was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS. Three months later, she was hanging on by a thread, living on life support. Whenever you experience the frailty of life up close, a helpless feeling consumes one’s soul. Less than four months after her first doctor’s visit, Tonya passed away.
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me, John 15:4.
From a spiritual perspective, meditation, prayer, reading the Bible and worship are four food groups for the human soul. Unfortunately, like trying to eat healthy, it doesn’t take much to stray off course. Before you know it, each poor decision can sap bodies of their energy. Thus, if human beings do not receive a daily dose of spiritual soul food, it won’t be long until these individuals will be clinging to a different kind of life support.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full, John 10:10.
Anyone who is tuned in to current events, may make an additional connection. As the Middle East battles for control, refuges are crossing the borders into Europe to escape death, persecution and turmoil. While segments of society are doing okay, the rest of the world is falling apart. People are searching for hope, peace and love without much success. Therefore, if you want to possess the ability to breathe on your own again, ask the Holy Spirit to fill your empty cup with the abundant life.
by Jay Mankus
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