{"id":1045,"date":"2015-07-26T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-26T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.peacelcmc.org\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2015-07-27T22:27:21","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T04:27:21","slug":"for-those-who-still-suffer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.peacelcmc.org\/?p=1045","title":{"rendered":"For Those Who Still Suffer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An A.A. Reflection In Preparing &#8220;For Those Who Still Suffer &#8230;&#8221; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. &#8211; A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand new, speaker, discussion or study, each group has but one reason for being: to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic. The group exists so that the alcoholic can find a new way of life, a life abundant in happiness, joy, and freedom. To recover, most alcoholics need the support of a group of other alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope. Thus my sobriety, and our program&#8217;s survival, depends upon my determination to put first things first. &#8211; A.A. Book Daily Reflections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I Win Either Way (Song of Comfort for Those Who Suffer).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Libby Allen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VA0HRAz5sjA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Search me, O Lord &#8230; and see if there is any wicked way in me. &#8211; Ps. 139:23-4.&nbsp;<br \/>\nClearly the psalmist desires spiritual cleansing. Pleading for the Lord to search for hidden sin, he prays, \u201cSearch me, O Lord &#8230; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.\u201d  Ps. 139:23-24. Pausing to give the Lord the opportunity for a full and unconditional inspection, he then surrenders to the righteous ways of the Lord that would keep him spiritually healthy.&nbsp;<br \/>\nEven if you are feeling good about yourself, it is time for your checkup! Only the Lord knows the true condition of our heart, and only He can forgive, heal, and lead us to a cleansed life and productive future. &#8211; Joe Stowell. Daily Bread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prayer: Lord, You know me better than I know myself. Search the deepest parts of my heart for anything that is displeasing to You. Cleanse me of my wandering ways and lead me in Your good and righteous way.  The Lord\u2019s work is not over when we receive salvation, it has just begun. Amen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>INSIGHT: In discussing the greatness of The Lord, we say the Lord is all knowing (omniscient), everywhere present (omnipresent), and all powerful (omnipotent). In Psalm 139 David gives us descriptions of all three. God\u2019s perfect knowledge and understanding are pictured in verses 1-6, His continual presence is praised in verses 7-12, and His mighty power is in view in verses 13-18. We serve the Lord who is both great and good, a Lord who is big enough for all we will ever face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How Great is Our God. &#8211; Chris Tomlin.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.godtube.com\/embed\/source\/0f21efnu.js?w=300&amp;h=200&amp;ap=false&amp;sl=true&amp;title=true\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godtube.com\/watch\/?v=0F21EFNU\">Chris Tomlin &#8211; How Great Is Our God (World Edition) <\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godtube.com\/chris-tomlin\">chris-tomlin<\/a> on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godtube.com\/\">GodTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Godhead Three in One, Father Spirit Son.&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe Lion and the Lamb, The Lion and the Lamb.&nbsp;<br \/>\nName above all names, Worthy of our praise.&nbsp;<br \/>\nMy heart will sing, How great is our God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An A.A. 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