Saturday, January 24, 2015

Are there scriptures that you've heard SO MUCH that they almost sound cliche-ish???

cliche:  a sentence, or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost orginality, ingenuity, and impact by long over use.

Recently I've had a lot of friends who are going through some crazy difficult stuff.

Typically, when a friend is in need, I pray for them, and find some word of encouragement to send them.  A scripture that speaks to their situation....to bring them hope.

However, here lately, due to the magnitude of what some of my friends are going through, every scripture I've wanted to send just sounds like a cliche to me.


For I know the plans I have for you... (Jer 29:11)

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.... (Phil 4:13)

In all things, God works for the good of those who love Him... (Romans 8:28)

blah. blah. blah.  I've heard them all before, so many times, to the point that they just. sound. like. a. cliche.  And, I feared my friends would think that too...until God said this to me,

"just because you think my word sounds like a cliche, doesn't mean it is a cliche.  It's lost it's meaning to you because you've stopped believing it as truth.  The truth is, it is the living, breathing, word of God....and you can stand on it's promises."

Thanks for reminding me, Lord, of the power and truth of your word.  That it's not an overused quote or saying, but instead...

 all scripture is God breathed...2 Timothy 3:16




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