“The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?” (Proverbs 18:14 NKJV)
He brings to our awareness the importance of our spiritual strength to hearten our physical body in times of health challenges. When the body is sick, this scripture says, it is sustained by the spirit. The spirit conquers physical affliction!
When our spirit is strong, we overcome any challenge we may face. It may be serious life issues about physical health or financial issues or test in relationships. Declarations of faith in the name of Christ Jesus, according to the promises of His Word, in prayers and self-talk will enable restoration of wholeness to a broken spirit. Self-talk to bless the Lord is important, like King David did. He said to his soul: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Psalm 103:1 ESV)
A broken spirit makes a broken body. A spirit that is whole makes a body that is whole. We keep our spirit strong and whole when fed by God's Words. We are to have regular intake of God’s holy Word like the air we breathe, as Lord Jesus said: "But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
Yes, let's quicken our spirit with reminders of God's Words in our devotionals and times of solitude with God, with utterance of praise as the psalmist declares:
"Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!" (Psalms 105:1-4 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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