Why Cringe? Be Encouraged.
"Martin Luther says, 'We can be sure of this: a sorrowful, timid, and frightened heart doesn't come from Christ. He came to this earth, fulfilled His mission, and ascended into heaven to take away sorrow and fearfulness from our hearts; and replace them with cheerful hearts, consciences, and minds. That's why He promises to send the Holy Spirit.' Sometimes we can feel ruined- when it seems the LORD is absent and the devil is near us instead. But Luther tells us that Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit is real, even when we don't feel His presence. We're urged to pray, whether we feel spiritually comforted or not, for the Holy Spirit is at work. Luther says, 'We think small, but the LORD is great and powerful.'"
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