We Are Hard Pressed, Struck Down; But Not Destroyed
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God Will Supply All Our Needs
“The more you know God, the more your faith and trust will grow. You can have faith that God not only knows your need, but He will meet them. As your fellowship with God increases, faith will replace fear, and peace will supplant anxiety. If you struggle with anxiety, trust God to lead you through any situation.
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For after these things the Gentiles* seek. Your heavenly Father knows you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” Matthew 6: 31-33.
In Anxious Times Trust God-He Cannot Fail At Anything
When we focus our attention on God and trust that His word is true, we can find peace in place of anxiety. God can take care of anything, any situation, in each and every trial that we face in life. He will not fail to open doors and remedy our situation. It does not matter what the trial is, God cannot fail. His word is His bond to us. He Can Do Anything But Fail.
Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. You can do anything you need to do with Christ. With Christ you cannot fail. If you are feeling anxious, remember that God’s purpose is to protect, defend, and provide for us. He promised never to leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
Remember God’s grace, mercy, goodness, wisdom, and justice, guarantees that he will give us the victory. God Can Do Anything But Fail.
After We’ve Tried Everything, God is Always There
What drives your belief system? What characteristics make up your value system? Perhaps it may take you a while to truly analyze this question. This is not a test and you will not be graded on it. It is merely food for thought in arriving at a mental diagnostic test of your belief priorities. It is not easy taking an inventory of the inner most feelings and emotions that control us and have a high priority in pursuit of a “call to action” in our life.
When we make a decision we expect that our decisions are sound, because our life experience has taught us that they are. A popular notion is “The best predictor of what someone will do in the future is the behavior that person has shown in the past”. All things considered, this is a sound hypothesis. It has been used many times and often employed when selecting a job candidate or when making an important decision.
We operate in these areas at a handicap; that is we do to have the ability to see into the future; we can only make predictions, based on hypothesis. Our ability to make decisions and expect the desired outcome is less than zero percent. That is a very low, almost non existent success rate. Yet that is how we make our decisions in life. It is without a doubt trial and error; in fact much error.
So where does that leave us? How can we insure that we can choose a direction that will be beneficial to us all? We can’t insure our success. We do not have that ability. So we search through life trying to acquire that ability. Perhaps it is some fad diet program that put us on some sure fire regime that will help us lose pounds and discover our inner self. Maybe we decide to sign up for some success seminar featuring people who have been quite successful in life. Often they have reached the pinnacle for success. We try their program and we experience some success, but it is by no means reliable or sustainable.
Most things in life our fleeting. By now you should get the gist if this excerpt; it shows that we are lost in controlling our satisfaction and for that matter; our destiny. Is it such a great idea to rely on worldly trends, fads and direction, when it in fact leads you nowhere and does nothing for you in guaranteeing happiness? A popular expression is “No one said that life would be easy”? Are how about this one: There are no guarantees in life?
There is one thing that IS guaranteed. It is often overlooked. It can put you on a career track. You may never know what the future holds, but you will have a guaranteed ticket for eternal life; not just here on earth, but for eternity. How would you like to remove all worry? I’m not taking about removing life’s problems; you will always have them, because we live in a fallen world (more to come on this in another blog).
You cannot run from problems, but you can learn to live with them and live in abundance. I call it “Living Above Your Circumstances”. Almighty God by his grace gave us his only Son, Jesus Christ who died on Calvary long time ago. He took back the keys that were stolen from us when Adam the first man disobeyed God. The only way to take back God’s gift was to give us the gift of grace by sacrificing his only Son, Our Savior, Jesus Christ, who died on Calvary for our sins. Doing that final act Jesus eliminated worry. He gave us peace to live above our circumstances on this earth. He made it possible for us to have eternal life. He gave us the deluxe package. You do not have to pay a fee to get this service. You do not sign a contract or a wavier. The service will never be revoked. There will never be an adjustment for inflation. You don’t have to worry about missing the deadline to act. It is a standing offer. All you have to do in confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him to come into your life and accept him as Your Savior.
It is a gift of Grace. A gift of love. Ask Him today. Pick up a copy of the Holy Bible and read it from cover to cover. The Holy Spirit and God’s Son Jesus will come to live within you and give you the discernment that you will need to face any challenge that life puts in front of you. All you have to do is step out in Faith and believe in Jesus. Remember; “No one comes to the Father (Almighty God) except through Jesus Christ”.
God Uses Our Circumstances For Good
Often we are challenged to understand why God allows certain things to happen in our lives. Sometime we question these things. It is a normal process. God allowed his Son Jesus Christ to suffer greatly so that we would have eternal salvation. So it stands to reason that we will suffer as well. It is God’s prerogative to control and guide our lives. However, we know that whatever our circumstances, God uses our situation for good in our lives.
I faced a diagnoses of cancer, later was laid off from my job, and lost my health insurance. Sometimes it seems the roof can cave in right on us. It happened to me. However, God’s Grace through His Son Jesus Christ is sufficient for me to withstand the storms of life. Even though I am faced with these challenges I know that God provides for us despite dire circumstances that may confront us in this life.
I learned that we own nothing in this world. It all belong to God and when cannot determine how God will make provision for us, or what earthly instrument, institution or individual that he will use to remedy our situation. All we can do is grow our faith by hearing and hearing the word of God and trusting God to work the miracle of grace in our lives.
Do Not Limit A Blessing With Your Thinking
In tough times when I am in life’s wilderness, when I am confronted with one challenge after another, I like to dig deep into the Word of Almighty God and His Son and My Savior Jesus Christ, and listen to “The Helper”, “The Holy Spirit”. Who guides us and gives us the discernment that we need to make it through the wilderness. The wilderness of despair, there are thick woods there, you need a tool to clear the path. Jesus sent the guide ‘The Helper” to clear the path for us through the wilderness.
I find myself relying increasingly, faithfully, on the one thing that is real. The one thing that we can bank on …… The Promises of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He Is Real. Through Christ I rely on Him and I find myself going back to this truth when I’m in the wilderness. “I walk by Faith and Not By Sight! No I can’t see the future. But I know that no matter what happens to me, God is on the Throne. I know that He will lead me out of the wilderness either here on earth or when I enter into eternity. I know this because Jesus is Lord and He is My Savior and By Grace He saved me. No one goes to the Father, Unless He Knows and accepts Jesus Christ and honors the work of Grace that He performed for us on Calvary. I don’t presume to know what the Lord will do for me. It is an open book. The Jury is out. I do know That whatever trial I’m confronted with, there is no telling, what God will do! We can’t figure it out. We can’t predict it. I want let bad, destructive, negative thinking , to keep me from my blessing. I release the shackles; don’t limit your blessing with your thinking. Who are we to try and limit the wonders and the power of the Lord? “God Can Do Anything, But Fail”
I refuse to let satan, handcuff my thinking. We all must let God Be God and Remember to “Walk By Faith and Not By Sight”. Through Jesus Christ and In His Holy and Blessed name, all things are possible; if you only believe.
“I WALK BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT”
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
All things Should Be Used For Gods Glory
“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: it any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth; the God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to who be praise and dominion for ever and ever.”
I peter 4:11
To expand on a previous topic, about God’s gifts. We are blessed with specific gifts that God gives us. We are to use those gifts for the honor and glory of his name. Our gifts are God given and must be discerned of how we are to use them. Most people know that they have a talent and they use it periodically, perhaps for there own pleasure. We must learn to use these gifts for the honor and the glory of Gods name. Here on earth, to bring others to the Body of Christ. Hold fast to your talents and in prayer ask the Lord how to apply and use your talents.
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.
We Must Work to Spread the Good News In America
Its clear that evangelism and outreach is increasingly needed not just abroad, but in America as well. We need to do all we can to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, by reaching out and let others know about the Good News. We are all members of the Body of Christ, the church and this is absolutely the most important mission that we have as Christians. Particularly when there are so many people who do not know the Lord and or engaged in all manor of Sin against God.
We do not do enough in this country to tell enough people about the Good News. It will be a hard fought battle and not one that will be won easily. There are many people who are set against hearing or even listening to the Word of God, however if we can save just one, our mission will not be in vain. We must remember Jesus’ Great Commission; Matthew 28:19- ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. That is our charge and our commission, even when we are facing a world bent on performing all manor of evil and sin, right here in America.
The Road
Our steps are ordered. Predestined and outlined; Yet we dare to create our own path. We should know; will know, which road to choose. Yet we do not consult; we do seek council. We act, we move, we go, and our steps are not sanctioned. We live; we let live and our purpose is narrow. Our thoughts are unproductive and mistakes are at hand. Our road is rough and jagged, some times the drifting snow takes away our visibility.
The Road is closed, the result of our choices. We seek; we knock, the door is open, but only when we come with contrition. Then with grace we learn the ordered steps. The planned steps; the guided steps to the road of victory. It’s elusiveness is certainly due to our shortsightedness; we’ve passed this road many times; but we did not bother to ask for help.
It’s your choice; to discern the meaning of this writing. With it you learn the directions you need to the road. The direction are within you, or could be; if only you ask; if only you ask. To find the road, by shedding the baggage. Yes shedding the dead weight. To not only find the road, but to travel along it to your home.
