Jesus said: "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me." (GNB)
In Charles F. Stanley's book, Living the Extraordinary Life, Nine Principles to Discover It, he writes, "My part was to submit my life to God and allow Him to live His life through me. . . The energy and strength that ran through the life of Jesus Christ became mine."
I've had days when my energy and strength were lost somewhere under the bed, along with my favorite slippers. I didn't want to do anything, not even watch television, and that's going some for me. These days or moments often come when I'm tired, anxious or depressed. All I do is wander through the house, wishing I could get interested in something, anything.
As humans we all have low-energy, low enthusiasm days. Of course, if the feeling lasts and lasts, and we can't shake ourselves out of it, we need to seek professional help. Depression needs treating just like a serious infection.
For more manageable blues this is what helps me: I go outside for a walk in the beauty of God's world. I read the books of Christian writers such as Charles F. Stanley, Norman V. Peale, and Joyce Meyers. They have a way of lifting me up and away from feeling sorry for myself.
And last but not least, all of us should never forget to do the most important thing of all, talk to Jesus. When we stay connected to Him, we are strong and able to face anything life throws our way. We receive the all the strength, wisdom, and enthusiasm we need to get us through the day.
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