This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui.  Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative energy that is spewed up and released through volcanos.

It’s the same in life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety that spew up and come out in actions. They become your enemy but a lesson from Psalm 59 is that the more you have hope for brighter days ahead, the more your frame of mind contributes to favorable conclusions.

That’s one benefit of reading the Bible. You read about how God’s power and mercy releases negative emotions so a load is lifted as you step ahead along the journey.

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