Genesis 1:26-27 (KJV) Says, "And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV) Says, "Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
The above verses of scripture make it clear that God created each and everyone of us, and that he created us in his own image. They also make it clear that before we were formed God knew the plans he had for our lives. In short, God is our divine creator, and as such he knows everything about us.
In my younger days I had my share of vehicle trouble, and I remember on one occasion my car was running really rough and it shut off every time I stopped at a stop sign or red light. I attempted to take the inexpensive way out, and began asking various individuals what they thought might be causing these issues. I purchased several parts beginning with the least expensive first and working my way up in cost all in an attempt to fix the problem myself, and save money. None of the parts I purchased solved my problem. After spending about two weeks of my time, and a ridiculous amount of money, I opted to take the car to the dealer to have it repaired. They repaired my car within a couple of hours, and the money I spent was well worth it.
My point in the above example is that I spent time and money in an attempt to repair my car before coming to my senses, and taking it to the people who actually designed and created it. It stands to reason that the company who created, designed, and built my car would know exactly how to repair it.
Like my car there are times in each of our lives, when we feel broken. We may be suffering from an illness or be in pain over the loss of a loved one. We may be experiencing feelings of rejection, or struggling with financial issues. We may have had a spouse walk out on us, or had a boyfriend or girlfriend abandon us. We may be having difficulty finding employment, or having issues with a family member. We all face trials in our lives that can and often do leave us feeling broken.
When we find ourselves in these type situations most of us do exactly what I did, when I was facing car trouble. We immediately begin trying to figure our what we can do to solve our problem. We talk to other people asking for advice, we pace, we worry, we lose sleep, and we do all we know how to do in an attempt to resolve the problem on our own. It is usually when all efforts have been exhausted that people cry out to God for help.
What a mistake we make, when we cry out to God as a last ditch effort. Just as the car dealership was equipped to repair my car because they created and designed it, God created and designed us and he is more than capable of solving any problem we have. When we are facing issues in life we should never put off calling on God for help until the last minute proclaiming that we are going to pray about it because we don't know what else to do. We should go to God first taking our problems to him in prayer knowing that as our creator and designer he is expert in repairing us when we feel broken. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and sovereign over all there is.
The next time you are facing something in your life that leaves you feeling broken, I urge you to take it to God in prayer. Put you faith and trust in him knowing he can comfort, strengthen, and help you with whatever it is you're going through. I encourage you to cast your cares on God, and wait patiently for him to repair your broken spirit. I urge you to remember that he knows what's best for you, and that his timing is perfect. The next time you're feeling broken, I encourage you to seek repair from the expert, Almighty God.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Strong Faith
Genesis 12:1 (KJV) Says, "Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will show thee." Genesis 12:4 (KJV) Says, "So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran." Exodus 3:9 (KJV) Says, "Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt." Exodus 4:13 (KJV) Says, "And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send." Matthew 14:27-29 (KJV) Says, "But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus."
The above verses of scripture are all examples of strong faith demonstrated by each of these individuals. Abram, who God later called Abraham, was called by God to leave his country and his family, and go to an unknown land that God promised to show him at the ripe age of 75. We are never to old to be called by God in service to him. Abraham answered God's call. Take a moment to ponder how much faith it took for Abraham to leave his family, his country, and all that he was familiar with and answer the call of God. Abraham, without a doubt, demonstrated strong faith.
Moses was a shepherd who kept his father-n-laws sheep, and he was called by God to lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses wasn't a good speaker, and he felt less than capable of accomplishing what God was calling him to do. Answering God's call meant that Moses, a shepherd of poor speech, would have to go before Pharaoh himself. Moses had to have strong faith in order to do what God ask him to do, and he demonstrated just that.
Peter and those in the boat with him were facing high winds and a rough sea, when they spotted what appeared to them to be a ghostly figure walking toward them on the water. Jesus knew they were afraid so he told them who he was, and to have no fear. Peter then said if it is in fact you, Jesus, allow me to walk to you on top of the water. Jesus told Peter to step out of the boat and come toward him. Peter did so. He stepped out of a perfectly good boat, onto rough water, in high winds, and began walking toward Jesus. Many people would have rowed the other way as fast as possible clinging tightly to the security of that boat. Peter, however, stepped out of the boat demonstrating strong faith.
Do you feel there is something God is calling you to do? Something that you feel you are not capable of? Do you have personal weaknesses that you feel make you inadequate for what he's called you to accomplish? Do you feel you're to old to answer God's call? Do you feel called by God to do something that will lead you into unfamiliar territory? Something that will require you to demonstrate strong faith?
If you know God is calling you to do something that you feel you're not qualified for and could never accomplish, I urge you to remind yourself of these and other great biblical examples. It is not what we can do that we must consider, but rather what God can do working through us. I encourage you to step out in faith, and do whatever God is calling you to do knowing that we can do all things through him. I urge you to put your trust in God and demonstrate strong faith in whatever he calls you to do. Remind yourself of the examples set by men such as Abraham, Moses, Peter, and others knowing that just as God worked through them he can work through you.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
The above verses of scripture are all examples of strong faith demonstrated by each of these individuals. Abram, who God later called Abraham, was called by God to leave his country and his family, and go to an unknown land that God promised to show him at the ripe age of 75. We are never to old to be called by God in service to him. Abraham answered God's call. Take a moment to ponder how much faith it took for Abraham to leave his family, his country, and all that he was familiar with and answer the call of God. Abraham, without a doubt, demonstrated strong faith.
Moses was a shepherd who kept his father-n-laws sheep, and he was called by God to lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses wasn't a good speaker, and he felt less than capable of accomplishing what God was calling him to do. Answering God's call meant that Moses, a shepherd of poor speech, would have to go before Pharaoh himself. Moses had to have strong faith in order to do what God ask him to do, and he demonstrated just that.
Peter and those in the boat with him were facing high winds and a rough sea, when they spotted what appeared to them to be a ghostly figure walking toward them on the water. Jesus knew they were afraid so he told them who he was, and to have no fear. Peter then said if it is in fact you, Jesus, allow me to walk to you on top of the water. Jesus told Peter to step out of the boat and come toward him. Peter did so. He stepped out of a perfectly good boat, onto rough water, in high winds, and began walking toward Jesus. Many people would have rowed the other way as fast as possible clinging tightly to the security of that boat. Peter, however, stepped out of the boat demonstrating strong faith.
Do you feel there is something God is calling you to do? Something that you feel you are not capable of? Do you have personal weaknesses that you feel make you inadequate for what he's called you to accomplish? Do you feel you're to old to answer God's call? Do you feel called by God to do something that will lead you into unfamiliar territory? Something that will require you to demonstrate strong faith?
If you know God is calling you to do something that you feel you're not qualified for and could never accomplish, I urge you to remind yourself of these and other great biblical examples. It is not what we can do that we must consider, but rather what God can do working through us. I encourage you to step out in faith, and do whatever God is calling you to do knowing that we can do all things through him. I urge you to put your trust in God and demonstrate strong faith in whatever he calls you to do. Remind yourself of the examples set by men such as Abraham, Moses, Peter, and others knowing that just as God worked through them he can work through you.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Father of Lies
John 8:44 (KJV) Says, "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. I Peter 5:8 (KJV) Says,
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
The above verses of scripture make it crystal clear that the devil is a liar, that he is our enemy, and that he roams the earth seeking to devour us. We are warned to be vigilant in watching out for him to avoid falling prey to his wiles. The devil will tell us lie upon lie in an attempt to lead us astray. He will tempt us with things of the world, such as material possessions, money, and anything else he feels we may be tempted by in the flesh. He will use other people in an attempt to lead us away from God. If we allow it, he will use our minds as a landfill to dump his trash hoping it will prompt us to believe his lies, turn our back on God, and follow him. He will place doubt in our mind about God, his Word, our capabilities, our appearance, our worth, and anything else he feels may impede our faith, service, and worship of God.
Satan wants you to believe that he's more powerful than God, that God's Word is not true, and that living the life of a Christian is boring. He wants you to believe that church and Christian fellowship are not important. He wants you to believe that God is standing in heaven with a lightening bolt in his hand waiting for you to make a mistake so he can hurl it down at you. He wants you to doubt God, and to believe that this world is all there is. He wants you to believe that you're all alone, that nobody loves you, that you're useless, that there is no hope for you and your situation. He wants you to believe that God doesn't care what happens to you. He wants you to believe that God doesn't exist.
We have all had Satan come against us in our lives, and he will continue to do so. As a matter of fact the more you grow in your faith the more apt he is to kick it up a notch in the hope you will fall. Stay strong he'll move on when he realizes your faith is unwavering. The good news is that we have been warned in God's Word to be vigilant in watching for him. This enables us to recognize his lies for exactly what they are and prevents us from allowing him even the smallest victory.
Knowing these things to be true of Satan, I urge you to remain vigilant in watching out for him. I urge you to remember who you are in Christ, if he attempts to place any doubt in your mind as to your worth or your capabilities. Remember you are a child of God, and with him working through you all things are possible. Remember that God loves you tremendously, so much so that he sent his only Son to die on the cross for your sins. Don't allow Satan to convince you that the Christian life is anything other than a life filled with joy, comfort, and divine peace. Don't allow him to convince you that God doesn't hear your prayers. Remember that God always hears your prayers, and that he answers them in his way and in his time both of which are perfect. God knows what is best for us. Don't allow yourself to give into the temptations of this world which are temporary, and unsatisfying. Recognize whatever lies or antics Satan uses in an attempt to knock you off course as coming from him.
Put your faith and trust in God, and live your life in a manner that you know is pleasing to him. Be confident in your beliefs, and rebuke Satan every time he attempts to lead you astray by tempting you or telling you lies. The instant a negative thought enters your mind, recognize it as coming from Satan, and remind yourself immediately of who you are in Christ. Stay your course remembering that God loves you, and there is no problem or issue to great for him to handle. Know for certain that God hears your prayers, and that his timing is perfect. Remain steadfast in your faith knowing that with God on your side Satan doesn't stand a chance.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The Whole Truth
Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV) Says, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
The above verses of scripture were spoken by Jesus as he made it clear he had not come to destroy the law. He wanted it understood that the New Testament gospel is not contradictory to the Old Testament law. Note that Jesus used the word verily which means truly or certainly, when making clear the Old Testament law will stand until heaven and earth pass. In order to emphasize that he meant every part of the law he stated not one jot or one tittle shall pass from the Old Testament law until every statement even the smallest of them is fulfilled. A jot is the smallest letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and a tittle is a small projection on the edge of certain Hebrew letters to distinguish them from one another.
The Old Testament laws were to be taken seriously, and therefore Jesus emphasizes the importance of keeping even the smallest of them. He did not mean however that the law should become a burden on the souls of men. Let me explain with an example. The Pharisees were so focused on the law, and abiding by it that the Jews of Jesus' day thought them to be the most religious in all Israel. There religion, however, was for the most part an outward show of self-righteousness.
Jesus wanted to make sure we understand the contrasts between the outward behavior demanded by the law, and the inner attitude of the heart desired by God. When we opt to accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we have the desire in our hearts to live our lives in a righteous manner which is of course pleasing to God. As we do this we are fulfilling the law, and it is no burden at all. For instance, the law says thou shalt not kill, and the spirit within believers allows us to control our anger so committing murder should not be something we need to feel burdened by. The law, however, given in the Old Testament stating that we shall not kill still stands.
Another example is that the law states we should not retaliate against others, and our spirit as believers knows we are to forgive even our enemies. If we have a forgiving spirit then we do not need to be burdened by the law that tells us we are not to retaliate because as believers and followers of Jesus Christ retaliation is not something we would seek.
In summation, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ we will fulfill the law without it being a burden to us because we have the desire in our hearts to live righteous lives that are pleasing to God. When we live our lives in this manner we abide by the law without having to be burdened by it.
With this point made, we must remember that the New Testament does not contradict the Old Testament. It is extremely important that we understand that the Bible in its entirety is the Word of God, and that each and every Word of it is true, relevant, and necessary. I've heard people dismiss things in discussion by making statements like "well that's in the Old Testament", or "I go by the New Testament," and what a mistake that is. To make statements like this is to discount or discard a large portion of the Word of Almighty God. The Bible is our instruction book for life given to us by our Lord and Savior, and to ignore even one Word of it is not acceptable. There are 66 books in the Bible, and God never intended for us to discount the 39 that make up the Old Testament.We cannot nor should we ever attempt to pick and choose the portions of the Bible that we feel are the ones that count, or still hold true. The ones that count and still hold true are and will always be each and every one of them. The Bible in its entirety is the whole truth.
Living life as a follower of Jesus Christ and abiding in the law is no burden. It is not a life filled with stress secondary to focusing on the law, and it is not one made up of demonstrating that we obey the law by self-righteous behavior as the Pharisees did. Quite the contrary it is the greatest life anyone could ever live. It is a life filled with divine peace, comfort, happiness, and so many more great blessings. It is a life where the law exists, but is not a burden because it is obeyed and covered as we live our lives in obedience to God.
I encourage you to read and study the Word of God in its entirety, and to build a strong personal relationship with him. Remain steadfast in your walk with him, and never allow anyone to convince you that something is not relevant because it is written in the Old Testament. I urge you to know who you are in Christ, and know firsthand what his Word states. Doing so will prevent anyone from misguiding you whether purposefully or inadvertently because they themselves have been misled.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
The above verses of scripture were spoken by Jesus as he made it clear he had not come to destroy the law. He wanted it understood that the New Testament gospel is not contradictory to the Old Testament law. Note that Jesus used the word verily which means truly or certainly, when making clear the Old Testament law will stand until heaven and earth pass. In order to emphasize that he meant every part of the law he stated not one jot or one tittle shall pass from the Old Testament law until every statement even the smallest of them is fulfilled. A jot is the smallest letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and a tittle is a small projection on the edge of certain Hebrew letters to distinguish them from one another.
The Old Testament laws were to be taken seriously, and therefore Jesus emphasizes the importance of keeping even the smallest of them. He did not mean however that the law should become a burden on the souls of men. Let me explain with an example. The Pharisees were so focused on the law, and abiding by it that the Jews of Jesus' day thought them to be the most religious in all Israel. There religion, however, was for the most part an outward show of self-righteousness.
Jesus wanted to make sure we understand the contrasts between the outward behavior demanded by the law, and the inner attitude of the heart desired by God. When we opt to accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we have the desire in our hearts to live our lives in a righteous manner which is of course pleasing to God. As we do this we are fulfilling the law, and it is no burden at all. For instance, the law says thou shalt not kill, and the spirit within believers allows us to control our anger so committing murder should not be something we need to feel burdened by. The law, however, given in the Old Testament stating that we shall not kill still stands.
Another example is that the law states we should not retaliate against others, and our spirit as believers knows we are to forgive even our enemies. If we have a forgiving spirit then we do not need to be burdened by the law that tells us we are not to retaliate because as believers and followers of Jesus Christ retaliation is not something we would seek.
In summation, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ we will fulfill the law without it being a burden to us because we have the desire in our hearts to live righteous lives that are pleasing to God. When we live our lives in this manner we abide by the law without having to be burdened by it.
With this point made, we must remember that the New Testament does not contradict the Old Testament. It is extremely important that we understand that the Bible in its entirety is the Word of God, and that each and every Word of it is true, relevant, and necessary. I've heard people dismiss things in discussion by making statements like "well that's in the Old Testament", or "I go by the New Testament," and what a mistake that is. To make statements like this is to discount or discard a large portion of the Word of Almighty God. The Bible is our instruction book for life given to us by our Lord and Savior, and to ignore even one Word of it is not acceptable. There are 66 books in the Bible, and God never intended for us to discount the 39 that make up the Old Testament.We cannot nor should we ever attempt to pick and choose the portions of the Bible that we feel are the ones that count, or still hold true. The ones that count and still hold true are and will always be each and every one of them. The Bible in its entirety is the whole truth.
Living life as a follower of Jesus Christ and abiding in the law is no burden. It is not a life filled with stress secondary to focusing on the law, and it is not one made up of demonstrating that we obey the law by self-righteous behavior as the Pharisees did. Quite the contrary it is the greatest life anyone could ever live. It is a life filled with divine peace, comfort, happiness, and so many more great blessings. It is a life where the law exists, but is not a burden because it is obeyed and covered as we live our lives in obedience to God.
I encourage you to read and study the Word of God in its entirety, and to build a strong personal relationship with him. Remain steadfast in your walk with him, and never allow anyone to convince you that something is not relevant because it is written in the Old Testament. I urge you to know who you are in Christ, and know firsthand what his Word states. Doing so will prevent anyone from misguiding you whether purposefully or inadvertently because they themselves have been misled.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Hearing From God
John 10:27 (KJV) Says, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV) Says, "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
The above verses of scripture make it clear that God speaks to us. If we are born again believers in Jesus Christ, living our lives in a righteous manner, searching for God with all our heart, we will hear from him. Most of us have set out to accomplish something in our lives, and had the experience of feeling as though our heart was simply not in it. When this happens the end result is less than satisfying. Therefore knowing that hearing from God is of such importance we must make certain we are searching for him with all of our heart just as the Word of God instructs us to. We should never go at building a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior half-heartedly.
You may feel that God doesn't speak to you, but the truth is God will speak to anyone who seeks him. Often times people miss God speaking to them because they are not seeking him, or because when he does speak it goes unrecognized. God uses several methods in which to speak to his children, and there is no limit to his means of communication with us.
God communicates with us continually through his Word, the things we see, sounds, thoughts, and various other methods of communication. For instance pray and ask God to shine light on his Word so that you are enlightened to any and all things he wants to share with you, and when you begin reading and studying your Bible he will do just that. He also communicates with us through sight, and I know this firsthand because I have experienced it more than once in my life. For example there was a time not long ago that I felt anxious about something, and I was allowing that anxiety to steal the divine peace that God had so graciously given me. I took my issue to God in prayer, and I confessed my feelings to him. I told him that I knew he worked all things together for my good, and that I trusted him with all my heart. Shortly after praying this prayer I walked outside on the back deck and at that very moment several doves landed on the lawn. As you know, doves are a symbol of peace, and my divine peace was restored by God through sight at that very instant. If I have a decision to make, and I go to God in prayer asking him to guide me in making that decision he will direct me by giving me a sudden thought that leaves me with no doubt as to what it is I need to do.
I urge you to seek God with all your heart, trust him, and lean on him in all things. Don't allow yourself to get so busy with life that you fail to spend time with God, and build a strong personal relationship with him. Put God first in your life, and pay attention to all he has to share with you. He is there for you always, he wants to communicate with you, he wants you to hear him, and you will if you choose to seek him with your whole heart.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
The above verses of scripture make it clear that God speaks to us. If we are born again believers in Jesus Christ, living our lives in a righteous manner, searching for God with all our heart, we will hear from him. Most of us have set out to accomplish something in our lives, and had the experience of feeling as though our heart was simply not in it. When this happens the end result is less than satisfying. Therefore knowing that hearing from God is of such importance we must make certain we are searching for him with all of our heart just as the Word of God instructs us to. We should never go at building a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior half-heartedly.
You may feel that God doesn't speak to you, but the truth is God will speak to anyone who seeks him. Often times people miss God speaking to them because they are not seeking him, or because when he does speak it goes unrecognized. God uses several methods in which to speak to his children, and there is no limit to his means of communication with us.
God communicates with us continually through his Word, the things we see, sounds, thoughts, and various other methods of communication. For instance pray and ask God to shine light on his Word so that you are enlightened to any and all things he wants to share with you, and when you begin reading and studying your Bible he will do just that. He also communicates with us through sight, and I know this firsthand because I have experienced it more than once in my life. For example there was a time not long ago that I felt anxious about something, and I was allowing that anxiety to steal the divine peace that God had so graciously given me. I took my issue to God in prayer, and I confessed my feelings to him. I told him that I knew he worked all things together for my good, and that I trusted him with all my heart. Shortly after praying this prayer I walked outside on the back deck and at that very moment several doves landed on the lawn. As you know, doves are a symbol of peace, and my divine peace was restored by God through sight at that very instant. If I have a decision to make, and I go to God in prayer asking him to guide me in making that decision he will direct me by giving me a sudden thought that leaves me with no doubt as to what it is I need to do.
I urge you to seek God with all your heart, trust him, and lean on him in all things. Don't allow yourself to get so busy with life that you fail to spend time with God, and build a strong personal relationship with him. Put God first in your life, and pay attention to all he has to share with you. He is there for you always, he wants to communicate with you, he wants you to hear him, and you will if you choose to seek him with your whole heart.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Miry Clay
Psalm 40:1-3 (KJV) Says, "I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord."
In the above passage of scripture the psalmist tells us that he cried out to the Lord when he was in need, that he waited patiently on him, and that the Lord answered his plea. The psalmist was pleading with the Lord to deliver him from his enemies. He cries out to God describing his current state as being in a horrible pit, and in miry clay, before the Lord pulls him up and sets his feet on a rock. He then speaks of how happy he became when God pulled him up out of that pit, and he praises God for it. He further states that when others witness what the Lord has done for him many of them will come to trust in him also.
Most if not all of us have experienced the feeling of being in a pit or walking through miry clay at one time or another in our lives. In fact, most of us have felt that way more than once. When things in our lives don't go the way we had hoped and we suffer some disappointment or loss, it can and often does bring us down. When we face hardships in our lives or a loss of some sort, it is quite normal to experience emotions associated with disappointment and hurt. When we find ourselves in a state where these emotions have us feeling as though we are in a pit or walking through miry clay, however, we have allowed ourselves to go too far before crying out to God.
Psalm 46:1 (KJV) Says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Knowing this when we find ourselves in trouble of any sort whether we are suffering from financial hardship, feeling down, feeling overwhelmed, suffering persecution by others, struggling with addiction, going through a divorce, having medical problems, whatever our problem is we should immediately cry out to God and plea for him to help us. We must then put our trust in him completely, and wait patiently for him to answer our prayer. God is more powerful than any problem we have, and he loves each of us tremendously.
If you are facing a trial of some sort in your life, I urge you to put your trust in Almighty God knowing that there is no problem in the world he is not capable of solving. Things that are impossible for us to accomplish are never impossible for God. He is all powerful meaning he has power over absolutely everything. If you have suffered a loss of some sort and it has left you devastated, I urge you to cry out to him and ask him to give you strength and comfort in your time of need, and to wrap his loving arms around you. I urge you to ask him to set your feet upon a rock.
If you are facing a trial that has left you feeling as though you are in the bottom of a pit or walking through miry clay, I urge you to cry out to God for help. Remember who you are in Christ. Remember that you are a child of God, and that he loves you tremendously. Put your trust in him and wait patiently knowing that he wants you to have a joy filled life. Remind yourself that his timing is perfect. I urge you to go to him in prayer immediately and allow him to lift you out of the pit or pull you out of the miry clay, and set your feet upon a rock. Praise God always, and when he answers your plea what a testimony that is to others as they witness your walk, and all that he has done for you. I encourage you to remember that all things are possible with God, that he is your refuge and strength, and that he is there for you every second of every day. God doesn't turn his back on us in our trials he is right there waiting for us to come to him. I urge you to stand on the many promises God gives us in his Word, and to remember he has never nor will he ever break a single one of them.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
In the above passage of scripture the psalmist tells us that he cried out to the Lord when he was in need, that he waited patiently on him, and that the Lord answered his plea. The psalmist was pleading with the Lord to deliver him from his enemies. He cries out to God describing his current state as being in a horrible pit, and in miry clay, before the Lord pulls him up and sets his feet on a rock. He then speaks of how happy he became when God pulled him up out of that pit, and he praises God for it. He further states that when others witness what the Lord has done for him many of them will come to trust in him also.
Most if not all of us have experienced the feeling of being in a pit or walking through miry clay at one time or another in our lives. In fact, most of us have felt that way more than once. When things in our lives don't go the way we had hoped and we suffer some disappointment or loss, it can and often does bring us down. When we face hardships in our lives or a loss of some sort, it is quite normal to experience emotions associated with disappointment and hurt. When we find ourselves in a state where these emotions have us feeling as though we are in a pit or walking through miry clay, however, we have allowed ourselves to go too far before crying out to God.
Psalm 46:1 (KJV) Says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Knowing this when we find ourselves in trouble of any sort whether we are suffering from financial hardship, feeling down, feeling overwhelmed, suffering persecution by others, struggling with addiction, going through a divorce, having medical problems, whatever our problem is we should immediately cry out to God and plea for him to help us. We must then put our trust in him completely, and wait patiently for him to answer our prayer. God is more powerful than any problem we have, and he loves each of us tremendously.
If you are facing a trial of some sort in your life, I urge you to put your trust in Almighty God knowing that there is no problem in the world he is not capable of solving. Things that are impossible for us to accomplish are never impossible for God. He is all powerful meaning he has power over absolutely everything. If you have suffered a loss of some sort and it has left you devastated, I urge you to cry out to him and ask him to give you strength and comfort in your time of need, and to wrap his loving arms around you. I urge you to ask him to set your feet upon a rock.
If you are facing a trial that has left you feeling as though you are in the bottom of a pit or walking through miry clay, I urge you to cry out to God for help. Remember who you are in Christ. Remember that you are a child of God, and that he loves you tremendously. Put your trust in him and wait patiently knowing that he wants you to have a joy filled life. Remind yourself that his timing is perfect. I urge you to go to him in prayer immediately and allow him to lift you out of the pit or pull you out of the miry clay, and set your feet upon a rock. Praise God always, and when he answers your plea what a testimony that is to others as they witness your walk, and all that he has done for you. I encourage you to remember that all things are possible with God, that he is your refuge and strength, and that he is there for you every second of every day. God doesn't turn his back on us in our trials he is right there waiting for us to come to him. I urge you to stand on the many promises God gives us in his Word, and to remember he has never nor will he ever break a single one of them.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
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