Lifelines

I feel like we all have "lifelines" that help us along our daily walks. These so-called lifelines can come in many different forms, such as people, objects, concepts or ideas, books, conversations, etc. Lifelines are semi-earthly things, if you will, that you are able to cling to and have that sense of hope that we seem to so desperately need. They give us some breathing room, you know? For whatever reason, I've been thinking about my lifelines recently. I'd like to share a few of them over the next few days. So here goes!

Lifeline #1: My Bible

When I feel like I have no one to talk to... and perhaps don't even want to talk to God... I turn to my Bible. More often than not, God speaks to me through His Word - even during those times that I don't feel like talking to Him. Unfortunately, I don't turn to this lifeline as much as I should. But when I do, I'm always thankful for what I get out of it, especially when I receive encouragement. It's definitely a good lifeline to have...