H - A - L - T
Dealing with discouragement? We all do at times.
A Christian pastor developed a sermon around the acronym HALT.
I thought about it a lot and decided to HALT to think about its meaning.
And here is what it means:
H - A - L - T
H = Hungry
A = Angry
L = Lonely
T = Tired
The pastor's message warned us of the dangers of ever being:
Too Hungry
Too Angry
Too Lonely
Too Tired
Wow, I thought... brought to extreme levels, each state in itself would be enough to cause us trouble and lead us into doing things we'd surely come to regret later - to say nothing of a combination of those or, worst of all, experiencing ALL the HALT states at the same time!...
So I have come to realize the wisdom of HALT because God loves us and desires to help us find more balance in our lives. And it is from Him that we find that extra strength and mercy to also help others achieve balance.
"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he (Jesus) said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
(Mark 3: 31)
Trust that God is in control and that He is always with you.
HALT! Reorganize your life. Achieve a wise balance.
And when the night seems too dark, HALT and HOLD ON, safe in the Lord's sheltering arms...
For, through faith, we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and we become part of God's family now and forever... His Word is true and spirit-filled.
Trust in the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit, The Triune God, and you will always hold on to the divine love and deliverance!
A Christian pastor developed a sermon around the acronym HALT.
I thought about it a lot and decided to HALT to think about its meaning.
And here is what it means:
H - A - L - T
H = Hungry
A = Angry
L = Lonely
T = Tired
The pastor's message warned us of the dangers of ever being:
Too Hungry
Too Angry
Too Lonely
Too Tired
Wow, I thought... brought to extreme levels, each state in itself would be enough to cause us trouble and lead us into doing things we'd surely come to regret later - to say nothing of a combination of those or, worst of all, experiencing ALL the HALT states at the same time!...
So I have come to realize the wisdom of HALT because God loves us and desires to help us find more balance in our lives. And it is from Him that we find that extra strength and mercy to also help others achieve balance.
"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he (Jesus) said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
(Mark 3: 31)
Trust that God is in control and that He is always with you.
HALT! Reorganize your life. Achieve a wise balance.
And when the night seems too dark, HALT and HOLD ON, safe in the Lord's sheltering arms...
For, through faith, we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and we become part of God's family now and forever... His Word is true and spirit-filled.
Trust in the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit, The Triune God, and you will always hold on to the divine love and deliverance!
