We Are Hard Pressed, Struck Down; But Not Destroyed
By Jesus Stripes We Are HealedArchive for Dealing with Crises
God Uses Our Circumstances For Good
God often uses our worldly circumstance for our good. When we live a life that is dedicated to God’s word, and we live by his precepts. Two things are certain in this world: We cannot change events or even alter them. We cannot prevent things done by those who do not know God and His son Jesus Christ. But God takes care of His Own. Even when we make decisions that are not according to his will. When we love the Lord and follow his precepts, he still watches over us in ways that we struggle to understand. God always makes a way for us despite our blunder and missteps. Just keep on serving and following the Lord……. He’s always acting for the Good on our behalf.
There is always a silver lining for good, even in difficult circumstances.
Got Jesus? Got Victory!
In this life we are always faced with trials and circumstances. It does not matter what the trial is; it can be the most trivial thing or it can be one filled with devastation. No matter what the trial there is always, always, hope. God gave us this hope through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that God’s power is limited. Don’t let satan tell you that you want be healed. Don’t let him tell you that God does not care about you. Don’t let him tell you that you have too much of a weight to make it. You see you can make!!!!!
In your darkest hour, you can make it! When you have no where to turn you at the very end of your rope; you can make it! Because Jesus already paid the price for you. He already made a way when there appeared to be no way. So all you got to do to receive your blessing is to accept that Jesus Is Lord; particularly in the midst of the ever present storm.
You don’t need a weather man to tell you you’re in a storm. You don’t need a forecast or a storm warning. No the storm slaps you right in the face; believe me you know it. But God shined his face on you and gave you the grace of protection and suddenly, you can face anything. You can find courage, when three second ago you had none. You can triumph when you did not think you even had it in you. That’s when you have God’s blessing, that’s when you have his protection to lead you out of the storm of sickness. Turn a a bad forecast into life! That’s what God and His Son Jesus Christ are all about; Life. SO LIVE! Let the Holy Spirit comfort you so that You can face and win any challenge or storm.
Dear Lord, somewhere out there whether East, West, North or South, someone is facing a challenge and they don’t think they can make it. Thats alright Lord we know you are protecting them. Father show them your awesome power of peace as they face the storm, send the Holy Spirit the “Helper” , through Jesus Christ to lead us all through the midst of the storm. Lord, it’s your power, not the storm that will triumph. We give honor and praise to your name through Jesus Christ. We thank you for our triumph over the storm. In Jesus name we pray and ask it all Amen. ” By Jesus Stripes We are Healed”.
God Word Is our Protection In A Lost World
You know satan is fast at work, particularly in this world; and people are buying into his lies. It seems everyone is trying to neutralize God and His word. They are attempting to obstricsize, and cloud our hearts, minds, and mouths, from spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and His message is broad and diverse. It’s all around you and the trendy, sinful things in this world, and those who try to to make God’s word, politically incorrect; to defuse and confused us.
If you have no foundation in the word and know nothing about it, you are at risk to eternal damnation, easy game and easy prey for satan’s deceptions and satan’s lies. You know this world has never been a true friend to anyone, so it absolutely apparent that we must learn to stand firm when the winds of deceit blow way over one one hundred miles per hour. If you don’t know Jesus, you will be lost in the shuffle. You can try all the fads, the trends; they are all sinful and have no good purpose, except to condem you to eternal damnation and an eternal life of suffering. You can reverse the trend and find way to salvation by asking Jesus to come into your life, before it’s to late..
Calming The Waters of Life (Living Above Our Circumstances)
Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace be
Still”, and the waters were calmed. Those were powerful words of
reassurance and an instructions to the disciples to rely on their
faith in Jesus. We find ourselves leaning safe and secure from all
alarm. Just like Jesus calmed the waters in a storm, He will calm
our waters in the face of adversity. You know what I’m talking
about. All of us have our adversities, our circumstances have a
number of ways to cause havoc in our lives. We could be dealing with
numerous adversities at the same time throughout our lives. How do we
confront challenges that seemingly overwhelm us, take control of us,
and cause our faith to be tested. Paul faced adversity ( 1
Corinthians 11: 24-23) Paul received;
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Five stripes minus one
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He was beaten with rods three
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He was stoned
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He was shipwrecked three times
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Paul suffered many perils
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He ultimately gave his life for
the Lord
There are many other challenges that
can resign you to in action in adversity, a job loss, loss of a love
one, or what ever you are facing. Cast your anchor, and fight the
wind. You know you are in the storm because God wants you to learn a
lesson. Remove yourself by keeping the faith, listening to and
studying the word and through positive action. Above all live and
function above the storm and your circumstances. That’s how you
defeat the storms of life, by resting in the Lord of Jesus Christ
through Faith. The Lord may not remove your adversity, but he will
give you the spirit to ignore it and achieve the growth through
faith that only he can provide.
Walking In Faith Questions
Where are doubts coming from?
Has God ever failed you?
Does He not promise to meet my needs?
Did Jesus send the Holy Spirit; “The Helper” to live in us?
Did God promise to be with me at all times?
Is anything too hard for God?
Is this a fork in the road where my unbelief could cause me a lifetime of grief?
Faithfully obey God in confidence. Whatever appears to be a loss, He is going to turn it for a gain. Focus on God, Not the Circumstance.
“God causes all things to work together for Good to those who love Him and a called according to His Purpose. Romans 8:28
Affirmations For Financial Prosperity
The affirmations are great for financial prosperity. They keep you grounded in God’s word financially and are great spiritual therapy for whatever ails you financially.
Gather your notes, mortgages, credit card debts, past due bills , delinquent taxes and any other debt you possess and boldly declare God Authority. You speak these WORD OUT LOUD, as directed by God’s word.
“In Jesus name and on the authority of His Holy Word, I call these debts Paid In Full! Debt, I speak to you in Jesus name: Be Paid and Be Gone! Dematerialize and Cease To Exist! I Now declare that all my debts, mortgages, and notes are Paid In Full, canceled, or dissolved!”
Here are a few more that may be a blessing to you,
Hindrances from Financial Prosperity
Almighty God your word says that whatever I bind on earth is bound in heaven and whatever I loose on earth is loosed in heaven. Therefore,on authority of Your Word, I bind every force that has set itself against my financial prosperity! I hereby declare any obstacles against me null, void and harmless! I now loose the abundance of God, all that rightfully belongs to me according to God’s will, under His Grace in a perfect way.
For Employment
I now dissolve and put aside all negative, limiting beliefs about where I will work and what kind of job is available to me. I open myself to all God’s possibilities. I call for a perfect, satisfying, well paying job to manifest in my life. I am always in the right place at the right time, for the Spirit of God directs my steps. (Prov. 16:9; Roman 5:17.
“I am blessed in the city, blessed in the field, blessed coming in, and blessed going out. I am blessed in the basket, and blessed in the store. My bank accounts, investments, health, and relationships flourish. The blessings of the Lord overtake me in all areas of my life!” Deut. 28:1-14
Seek First The Kingdom of God
The word “seek” is included in many verses of the bible. It is an action verb that requires a definitve action in order to obtain information or answers. When you seek something you usually go all out to find it. This information creates a void in us until we finally find what we are looking for. Have you ever lost something and sought to find it? I’m sure this is something that we all have experienced. When we seek something dilligently it consumes us, because we have placed some sort of value on whatever the lost item is. Why is it that we don’t place the same value or seek first the Kindgom of God? Is it not more valuable than any earthly item or keepsake that we sometimes seek? We also seek out knowledge. Why do we spend more time seeking to know information in order to let others know how smart we are? So that we will be known as an an expert? It is more important that we know things that will better our career or our social standing in this world. But seldom do we seek to better and enrich our spiritual bank; that is to know more about God’s Kingdom and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6: 33 says “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you”.
We place everything first before the Lord. We seek out information. We seek out promotions. We seek to know the latest gossip. We seek to have the most important job title. We seek to the the first in our circle of friends to have a news car or the latest electronic toy. We seek more money. But rarely do we seek to know the Lord. If you believe Matthew 6:33, all of the above will be added if you seek first the Kingdom of God.
That is where we can do oursleves the most good. It matter not what others in this fallen world think of us. What matters is what our Heavenly Father thinks of us and the work that we do for the honor and glory of his kingdom. When you find yourself frantically looking for a lost item, our trying to secure a promotion, stop and ask the question; Or you seeking First the Kingdom Of God? Are you putting God first? That is the most important thing you can do. Are you happily seeking His Kingdom? This should be you number priority just because GOD should have first place above any and everything in your life. Learn to love the Lord and not earthly things or earthly accolades.
God Leads Us To New Beginnings
The Lord is Good and His mercy endures forever. Some times we fail to give the Glory to the Lord and Our Savior Jesus Christ . I’ve been guilty of that omission and then something uplifting happens and I realize once again the power of the Lord in my life. I have had my setback, but I continue to know that the Lord has a purpose in my life and if I listen to discern the direction from the Holy Spirit;”The Helper”. I know that it will soon be revealed to me.
Almighty God has an ultimate purpose for all of us. Whether we know if or not. When he calls, we must whole heartedly say “Send Me”. That is the Fruit of the spirit and the Fruit of my legacy through Christ. I was laid off from my job, the plight of the more than 455,000 workers in America who faced a similar fate in December. I pray for them and ask you to pray for all laid off workers, no matter what their situation or where they are going. Pray that God will open new door for them. I know that God is Good and His mercy endures forever.
I stay in the word and know that “I Walk By Faith and not by Sight”. We can do all things through Christ who strenghten us. Take care and God Bless you all through the wonderous works of His Son, Jesus Christ.
God Will Never Leave Us Alone
Adversity though our constant companion is never our friend. It will always follow us presenting challenges and sometimes weakens our resolve. But adversity cannot overcome the resolve of Almighty God, who is a our anchor in the face of turmoil. The Lord promised to never leave us; never to leave us alone. We may not be able to rid our life of problems, pitfalls, setback and despair; but we can learn to live confidently knowing that Almighty God will be there for us in good times and in bad. We can learn to know that His word and His care is real and that we can choose to walk each day above the circumstance in peace.
Jesus said that he will never leave us; never will leave us alone and that is a powerful testament to His eternal commitment to us through Son and our Savior Jesus Christ.
The Daily Miracle- More Stories about the Good News of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Those Who Do Not Know the Lord Will Be Punished
The second coming of the Jesus will be tragic for unbelievers. 2 Thessalonians 6:10 says “since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with retribution those who trouble you, to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in the flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, when He comes in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
We do not have to take up the sword of vengence, when we a confonted with wrong in this fallen world. We much be faithful and believe that the Lord will make a way and pr for us, even when the world is against us. We must forgive our enemies through Christ and move on to serve to the greater and ultimate Glory of the Lord.
