A Light for My Path

Freedom Begins with God’s Word

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Volume 180

A Light for My Path is a ministry of Christian Counseling & Educational Services.

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PSALM 119:130
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

On this Fourth of July weekend in America we’re celebrating freedom! What privileges we have in this country, and how grateful we must be to those who have dedicated their lives to overcome the forces that seek to destroy us or put us in bondage on a national level.

But there are many other types of bondage we face every day . . . fear and anxiety, jealousy, guilt, hatefulness, anger, addictions, unforgiveness, bad relationships. These are the enemies of our hearts and minds that try to enslave us. How can we find freedom from this type of bondage? God’s Word, always true and never changing, gives us clear direction and infallible principles to live by to help us stand against the enemies that come against us daily.

To overcome worry, fear and anxiety
I Peter 5:7, Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.
Psalm 37:3, Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Isaiah 41:13, For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Psalm 91:4-6, He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Read and study Psalm 9:9-10; 34; 37; Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 3:1-6.

To fight jealousy
Psalm 37:7, Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Proverbs 23:17-18, Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

Read and study James 4:1-2; Ecclesiastes 4:4.

To deal with guilt
1 John 3:20, For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
1 John 1:9, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Jeremiah 33:8, And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against me.

Read and study Psalms 51 and 103; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 11:28-30; Isaiah 1:18; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Psalms 139:23-24; Psalms 32:1-5.

Of course, just reading God’s Word isn’t a magic cure, but it provides understanding and direction. We have to actually live by Its principles, adjust our thinking to His ways, and put into practice the things we learn there; but reading the Bible is where it starts. Get into God’s Word daily—and let His Word get into you!

For more help, check out some of the helpful articles and devotionals on our website:

Worry, Fear and Anxiety
Jealousy
Guilt
Forgiveness
Read Dr. Shorb’s article Why Have a Daily Quiet Time?
Read Dr. Shorb’s article How to Have a Quiet Time.

God, I know Your Word has all of the answers for all of my problems. Help me to live according to Your truth each moment of each day.

By Ann Shorb
© Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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The Old Man and the Preacher

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JOHN 3:16
For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Last week I wrote about some of the distorted images that people have of God. Today I’d like to share a story that gives us a glimpse of His loving, sacrificial nature.

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns, the church’s pastor slowly stood up, walked over to the pulpit, and before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in the service that evening.

In the introduction, the pastor told the congregation that the guest minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and to share whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service.

With that, an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak. “A father, his son, and a friend of his son were sailing off the Pacific coast,” he began, “when a fast approaching storm blocked any attempt to get back to the shore. The waves were so high that, even though the father was an experienced sailor, he could not keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as the boat capsized.”

The old man hesitated for a moment, making eye contact with two teenagers who were, for the first time since the service began, looking somewhat interested in his story.

The aged man continued with his story, “Grabbing a rescue line, the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his life: to which boy would he throw the other end of the line? He had only seconds to make the decision. The father knew that his son was a Christian and he also knew that his son’s friend was not. The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of the waves.”

“As the father yelled out, ‘I love you, son!’ he threw out the life line to his son’s friend. By the time the father had pulled the friend back into the capsized boat, his own son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the black of night. His body was never recovered.”

By this time, the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew, anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old minister’s mouth.

“The father knew his son would step into eternity with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his son’s friend stepping into eternity without Jesus; therefore, he sacrificed his son to save the son’s friend. He paused and then spoke with great emotion, “How great is the love of God that He should do the same for us! Our Heavenly Father sacrificed His only begotten Son that we could be saved. I urge you to accept His offer to rescue you and take hold of the lifeline He is throwing out to you in this service.”

With that, the old man turned and sat down in his chair as silence filled the room. The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief sermon offering God’s salvation to any who would reach out for it; however, no one responded to his appeal.

Within minutes after the service ended, the two teenagers were at the old man’s side.

“That was a nice story,” politely stated one of the boys, “but I don’t think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only son’s life in hopes that the other boy would become a Christian.”

“Well, you’ve got a point there,” the old man replied, glancing down at his worn Bible. Then he once again looked up at the boys and said with a broad smile, “It sure isn’t very realistic, but that story gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give up His Son for me. It took a tremendous sacrifice, I know. You see, I was that father in that story, and your pastor is my son’s friend.”

–Author Unknown

Loving Father, the sacrifice You made to save the souls of mankind is more than I can comprehend or imagine! Help me be faithful in throwing out the lifeline of salvation to those I meet every day.

By Ann Shorb
© Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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Abba, Father

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ROMANS 8:15
For we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. For this reason the gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his deep heart conceives God to be like,” (A. W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy)

Today there are many people living with distorted images of God the Father. Some see Him as a mean bully, a tyrant whose selfish desires rule and control not only his life but the lives of those around him. For others, “father” brings up images of a weak, soft man who lets others control him and fails to speak up when he needs to. For most of us our image of God falls somewhere in between these two extremes. Most often it has been greatly influenced by our relationship with our earthly father and others in authority positions over us.

How do you see God? If you replace your unhealthy views of God with Biblical truth, you’ll see Him as a tender Father lovingly caring for His children, yet firmly providing loving discipline for those He cares so much about. In the Bible, He’s sometimes called “Abba.”

In the days of Christ, “abba” was a term of endearment used by children as they spoke to their father, and it was used by many believers when they prayed. It would be the same as saying “Papa,” or “Daddy.” What a beautiful relationship to have with the God of the Universe! If you’ve been born into His family, don’t let distorted images of God rob you of the joy of knowing that He is your Abba!

Help me see You as You really are, Father. Get rid of false perceptions and distorted images that keep me from knowing and drawing close to You. Guide me in developing a healthy relationship with You as my loving Abba.

By Ann Shorb
© Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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Which Is It?

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ACTS 16:31
He sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.

There seems to be some debate among theologians—Do I hear God best when I rest quietly and meditate on His Word listening to His still small voice? Or do I find and know Him best when I am actively laboring to carry out His direction?

All my life, I’ve been taught that the way to know God is to spend quiet time with Him. Robert D. Foster, contemporary Bible teacher, sums up the thoughts of many scholars with these thoughts: “Call it what you want—the quiet time, personal devotions, the morning watch, or individual worship—these holy minutes at the start of each day explain the inner secret of Christianity . . . Every man who ever became somebody for God has this at the core of his priorities: time alone with God.”

In contrast to that, we find in the writings of Frank Lauback (1884-1970), missionary to the Philippines, these words: “Of all today’s miracles, the greatest is this: To know that I find Thee best when I work listening, not when I am still or meditative or even on my knees in prayer, but when I work listening and co-operation.”

So it really doesn’t matter if you are standing or sitting, still or active. The key to finding God and living according to His will is having a heart that is listening, one that is focused on Him and not distracted. That’s not an easy task in this fast-paced, always-on-the-go world!

Charles Stanley writes, “Growing and managing wealth, providing for one’s family, and taking advantage of leisure time are important activities. In fact, God encourages all of them. However, these blessings are not to become distractions that draw believers away from church or regular prayer and Bible study.”

So it seems that the best way to know God is by setting priorities and adjusting attitudes and activities so that hearing His voice and living out His will is the primary focus of every day. It will take work, but the benefits are unbelievable!

Almighty God, by words softly spoken directly to You alone, or by actions that all may see, may I always live for Your glory by keeping my focus on You.

By Ann Shorb
© Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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Two Birthdays

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ACTS 16:31
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved . . .

June 2, was my birthday, but there was no cake, no song, and no gifts. It was simply a day of quiet reflection as I remembered that warm spring evening so many years ago when I gave my heart to Christ and was born into God’s family. Though I was only a child, my decision was genuine and sincere.

You see, even at that young age, I realized that I was a sinner and there was nothing I could do to save myself from eternal punishment. Only as I trusted Christ’s death on the cross to be the payment for my sin could I be made clean, righteous, and ready to enter God’s holy Heaven. So I stepped out in faith, confessed my sin, asked Him to forgive me, and to come into my life as my Savior. And He did! In that moment I was born into God’s family, and I received the promise and presence of the ever-abiding Holy Spirit.

Now I have two birthdays to celebrate—one physical, one spiritual. Every year on June 2, my heart is stirred with deep thankfulness and gratitude for the gift of salvation I received on that date. Songs of praise and worship fill my heart and mind, and I reflect on God’s goodness to me.

You may not remember the exact date when you accepted Christ as your Savior, but you can celebrate anyway. Take time to reflect on that moment when you put your faith and trust in Him. Recall the awe that came from knowing you were His child, and thank Him again for the wonderful gift of life and love that He gives. And if you haven’t yet been born into God’s family, I encourage you to make that decision today. Don’t wait. Then you’ll have two birthdays to celebrate, too!

Lord Jesus, how can I ever thank You for the incredible gift of salvation that You gave to me? Help me to never lose sight of the wonder of Your love and the greatness of Your gift.

By Ann Shorb
©Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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Godliness is Profitable

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I Timothy4:8
Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

Godliness means doing things God’s way; living a godly life simply means to live rightly. It’s really not that hard and it’s definitely not complicated. I just determine in in my heart and mind that I will do what I know to be right. How can you know what’s right? Read the Word of God. It gives me clear direction concerning my attitudes, my actions and my appearance.

In this life, if I live rightly I save myself and others a lot of heartache and grief. I avoid deceit, hatred, maliciousness, worry, envy, and strife. As a result, I don’t get entangled in the web of confusion, heartache and negative consequences. Instead I live with a clean conscience, gain the respect of others, and feel good about myself. Most importantly, I honor and glorify my heavenly Father.

But that’s not all. Doing right today means that I’m laying up rewards in Heaven that will be mine to enjoy for all eternity. What an incredible thought—living godly, living rightly means I profit in this life and the next! “Do right because it’s right.” I can do that!

Help me, Dear Lord, each day to make godly choices so that I live according to Your Word and bring glory and honor to Your name. Bless me with the joy of pure living in this life, and the rewards of Heaven in the next.

By Ann Shorb
©Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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Life Insurance

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I JOHN 5:11-12
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

There they are, laying neatly on the counter–two life insurance polices waiting to be delivered. In the next few days, my husband will take them to those who purchased them, and the individuals will rest a bit easier knowing that when they die, their loved ones will be cared for. These folks are preparing for the future by the choices they make today.

There are a lot of different companies that offer this type of protection. It’s a good thing, but I’ve often wondered why they call it life insurance when you can’t use it until you die! The only true life insurance is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. He provides a way for us to have life eternal after we leave this physical life.

The apostle Paul wrote, For all have sinned . . . the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, (Romans 3:23; 6:23).

You see, after you leave this life there are only two options: Heaven, which is eternal life with God, or hell, eternal death separated from God. In order to receive God’s gift of salvation from death and have eternal life, you must stop depending on yourself to earn it. First, agree with God that you are a sinner and cannot save yourself. Then ask for God’s forgiveness from all your sin, and accept His gift of salvation. You can read more about how you can receive Christ as your Savior from sin and eternal death at Four Things God Wants You to Know.

The thing is, you have to make that choice now; you can’t wait until you die to decide. It’s kind of like buying insurance, you can only prepare for the future by the choice you make today.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation and the benefits yet to come.

By Ann Shorb
©Copyright Ann Shorb, 2009

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The Garden of Your Heart

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I PETER 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Wow! I can’t believe how fast things are growing! It seems like overnight the plants in the garden came up another couple of inches. With recent rains, warm temperatures, and then an abundance of sunshine, the conditions were just right. They just can’t do anything but grow!

In your spiritual life the same principle is true—when the conditions are right, growth will just naturally take place. Start with a fertile heart that is open to receive God’s Word. Daily soak in the water of His promises, His direction and His teaching as you read and study the Bible.

Pull out all the weeds of hatred, anger, bitterness, fear and discontent. Toss them aside with any other weeds you find to wither and die. Don’t let them re-root in your heart and mind. Instead, replace them with the seeds of love, kindness and harmony.

Soak in the sunshine of God’s love and greatness and let that shape your thinking. See His hand at work all around you each day. Focus on the positive and count your blessings. If your head is full of lustful thoughts, selfish desires, and clouds of despair, growth will take place alright, but you won’t be cultivating godliness. You’ll be growing dandelions and thistles not contentment and healthy living.

Spiritual growth is a matter of choice. You can choose what you plant in your mind, the attitudes you nurture, and the actions you cultivate. It’s really up to you. What do you want to grow in the garden of your heart?

Gracious Master, help me tend the garden of my heart well. May the fruit it yields be pleasing to You and may it bring me an abundance of peace and satisfaction.

By Ann Shorb
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Three Special Mothers

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JAMES 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.

On this Mother’s Day, I’m thinking a lot about three special mothers and the gift that each one brings to my life. I’m a very blessed lady!
First is my own godly mother. Although she’s now with the Lord, every day I think of her and am reminded of the gift of faith that she gave me. As far back as I can remember, her Bible stood on her night stand and she opened it every day as long as she was able. Her faith wasn’t limited to Sundays or difficult situations, it was alive and relevant to every situation she faced.

Second is my courageous mother-in-law. She gives me the gift of hope. Over the years I’ve seen her walk through the valley of physical illness one time after another with perseverance and find strength to keep going. Her willingness to accept what God allows and not become bitter or angry is a testimony to His greatness.

Third is my own sweet daughter who gives me the gift of joy. First as my daughter and now as the mother of my three—soon-to-be four—precious grandchildren, she delights my heart with her love for the Lord and the way she ministers to and serves her family and others.
Indeed, I am a very blessed lady! As I look at the gifts these ladies bring to my life, I ask myself, “What gifts am I giving to others?”

Lord, thank You for the wonderful gifts that I daily received from these three special mothers. Help me to bless others as these ladies bless me.

By Ann Shorb

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Open Hands

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JAMES 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.

As I look around me today, I see that I am blessed, yet I am keenly aware that any and all of my blessings could be taken from me at any moment. I’m reminded of a dear friend whose recent diagnosis of MS robs her of hopes and dreams for the future. And I see another friend swirling in the aftermath of losing a job of nearly 30 years. Recently I sat with a lady whose son was killed in an accident. Her heartbreak and loss continue day after day and hour after hour. The truth is that all we have is not ours, but belongs to God, and we must live with open hands, ready to hand to Him anything and everything we possess at any time.

Yes, all I have belongs to God. I haven’t earned it nor do I deserve it. These things are gifts given to me and I am the only the caregiver, the steward, to watch over them and use them wisely. When and if God allows these things to be removed from me, it is as if I simply hand them back to Him for He knows best. But in the giving there is often pain, hurt, sorrow, doubt and fear for sometimes I do not understand His ways. Even though I cannot comprehend His plan, I can trust Him for He is my loving heavenly Father. So I trust with open hands—and yield with an open heart.

Christian author and musician Sheila Walsh puts it this way, “When our dreams seem to go sour or remain unfulfilled, hopelessness can dominate our lives—or we can hold on with open hands, knowing that we have hope because God is faithful,” (from Life is Tough, But God is Faithful).

Loving Father, help me always to keep my hand and my heart open to You, knowing that Your love will protect, provide and prevail in every situation. Truly, Father, You are faithful.

By Ann Shorb

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