Sometimes we think that Christians aren’t supposed to get depressed. Or that if we do, all that’s needed for healing is to sing the right worship song, pray the right prayer, or lay hold of the right biblical promise.
Over the last few months, I have discovered that I have done a pretty poor job at something. And believe me, that is not an easy thing for me to say. But I have learned that I have done a poor job at taking care of myself. Now, before anyone starts busting my chops, I am not meaning in a health kind of way. So let me explain.
Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Often in life there are things and events that come up that make you want to veer away from your beliefs and faith and do things that are counterproductive. There are myriad reasons that these things come along, but the most likely would be that our faith and convictions are being tested.
Proposition 1: In light of the federal government’s refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens.
