I really did not even have to say anything to Him, before I even really acknowledged I was discouraged He gave me words of encouragement this morning.
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 is a chapter that has weighed heavy on my heart and is something I am working on meditating on and storing in my heart.
- 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11 For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. 12 So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
- devotionals i am subscribed to, I will summarize them for you below
- Don't quit was the title, understand that we hold the Spirit of the Almighty God in these fragile broken vessels, meaning we are imperfect and have flaws and are constantly fighting our flesh with His help. So give yourself grace as you make mistakes and learn in your walk with Him, even though others may not be as gracious its okay, they are human too. If God is with you then who can be against you? He has got your back and that is all that matters. And remember to accept the fallen cause thats the whole point of the gospel is to be merciful to others and love others like Christ was to us. And don't give up faith cause as you continue in your faith there are people you will meet who need you and your testimony to help them get their breakthrough.
- Perseverance is key, even though you don't feel like going on remember that your emotions can be deceptive and you cannot always rely on them. Trust God and His word cause He never fails. In the trial He is building our character for the glorious future He has in store for us, refining us into pure gold in the fire. (Psalms 66:10)
In conclusion tell your emotions things will get better and remember we walk by faith and not by sight! God sees and He knows and He cares despite what we are going through so don't push Jesus away but instead confide in Him and run into His loving arms, He is waiting for you. Let Him wipe every tear and heal the hurt as you spend time in His presence! (through worship and simply talking to Him about what you are going through). I was talking to my mom the other day and she said she has all these issues and felt like God didn't care cause He was busy with more important issues in the world. Are there more important issues than hers in the world? Of course but that doesn't mean God doesn't care for each of His children deeply. Remember His word says that He is present when you call on Him with an sincere heart and He is not so limited that He cannot by completely present with each of His children in all their situations. We are daughters and sons of the most high God by the blood of Jesus. Remember nothing can separate us from His love for the price paid for you and I to rest and heal in His love came at the greatest price, so come to Him today.
1 Samuel 1:10
Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord.
Psalms 66:16-20
Come and hear, all you who fear God;
let me tell you what he has done for me.
17 I cried out to him with my mouth;
his praise was on my tongue.
18 If I had cherished sin in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened;
19 but God has surely listened
and has heard my prayer.
20 Praise be to God,
who has not rejected my prayer
or withheld his love from me!
let me tell you what he has done for me.
17 I cried out to him with my mouth;
his praise was on my tongue.
18 If I had cherished sin in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened;
19 but God has surely listened
and has heard my prayer.
20 Praise be to God,
who has not rejected my prayer
or withheld his love from me!
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