And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. -1 Samuel 30:6

Good morning, God bless you and TGIF! 

My granddaughter Bri-Bri has just recently began riding without training wheels. And this of course has not been granted without the sidewalk taking its pound of flesh. 

After a particularly nasty mishap, I being rattled began to walk to her.  As I did I was prompted to take a different approach. 

My approach was to say, “It’s Ok, now get up and ride your bike.” Immediately she got up on her bike and as she rode just out of earshot I heard her say to herself…

“ l am going to be ok, these things happen.” I asked “are you ok” as she immediately ceased crying and Her older sister Yana then confirmed my  suspicion when she said, “oh she is talking to herself.”

Oh what a lesson, it was as if she knew how David often had no one else who could or would, so he resorted to self reassurance by calling outward to gain inward strength.  

The very strength available to him is also ours for the asking. Face it many in our closest circles are not going to always encourage us. Some will downright help depression build a stronghold. 

It is within us to recognize when and how to encourage ourselves. It is also our grace to step up when put down. 

Go fellowship somewhere this Sunday. We all need it. 

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God bless you and command your day!!!