I am thankful to God for his wisdom and his faithfulness to bring timely words.
Albert’s message last access was just that.
The past few months I have been struggling with forgetting God. I forget to acknowdlege him. I forget to ask him for help. I forget to ask him to carry my burdens. I forget him and his promises. During Alb’s message, as he explained how we can often have a vague or general faith, the Lord struck me with fresh conviction. I read 
my bible in the morning, but am I feeding on it? No, I wasn’t, and it was apparent in my life everyday. Yes, I know about God, and Jesus, and the Gospel, but I was not actively searching the word and hiding it in my heart. Albert made it clear that when we avoid using the word as our sword to “gain ground” in the battle against sin, we are practicing self sufficiency. This described me perfectly. I was not seeking to apply specific verses to help me with what I was struggling with on a daily basis.
This semester I have had a very heavy workload with school. Just thinking about it now, homework doesn’t sound that bad, but many days, as I stare at all I need to accomplish, I feel crippled. But praise be to God, for he promises to carry our load! This week, instead of falling into my trap of self sufficiency, I have sought to memorize two verses:
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you, he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Matthew 11:28 -20
Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Remembering and praying these verses throughout the week has helped me to keep my focus on God and to depend on him to sustain me! They have brought peace, comfort and strength to my soul. I encourage you, my friends, to take hold of this sword and go to battle!
I still do forget God often, but as Alb so graciously reminded us, the savior will NEVER forget us! Our very person is engraved on His hands. What a loving savior we have!
Thanks for reading my access friends! And thank you Alb for a wonderful message!
Maggie
That was such a great message and a reminder to memorise scripture to bring to mind when we are struggling with temptations!
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
I’m encouraged by your post mag. thanks for your humility.
jes