Psalms 55:22 Cast your burdens on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
From this scripture, I would like to lift up today TRUST IN GOD WHEN UNDER PERSECUTION. That is when you feel that you are being beaten down on every side; and you are drowning in a sea of negativity. This past week-end has been a trying time for my daughter Lynn. First her cell phone was left on a flight from LA to New Mexico, she had to buy another cell phone and then while packing her rental car on Sunday morning, she stepped back into the hotel, and the car was stolen with all of her clothes, military papers with social security #, laptop, and uniforms. But remember, God is in the midst of everything that is going on in your life. Through it all, I was thankful that she and my grandson were not taken with the car. All of us have moments when we feel that our problems are overwhelming. During this time, you might ask the question if God is fighting our battles then why do we sometimes feel that life has gotten the best of us. This morning when you find yourself worried about the challenges of today or the uncertainties of tomorrow, ask yourself whether or not you are ready to place your concerns and your life in God's all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving hands. If the answer to that question is yes then you can draw courage today from the source of strength that never fails and that is our Heavenly Father. Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation up on that old cross of Calvary and the battle has already been won. But sometimes, we may feel that our courage; our belief is being tested by life’s disappointments and fears. In times like these, we have to rely on the One that is called the great I Am - the word of God - to cast our burdens - all of worries and fears on the one who is the alpha and the omega, on the one who is the beginning and the end, on the one who is the first and the last to supply all of our needs. Isaiah 43:2-3 tells us that God said When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your GOD, the HOLY ONE of Israel, your Savior. So trust in God when you feel that you are or coming under persecution; under pressure; under the trials and tribulation of life; no job; foreclosure; more bills than money; and problems in your home.
In times of trouble, God will be there to comfort you; in times when you cry in sorrow; God will be there - He will dry your tears. When you are weak, God will be there - God will strengthen you; just call upon His Holy Name. Say Father I stretch my hand to Thee no other help I know. So if you become discouraged turn your thoughts and prayers to God. Tell Him, Lord, sometimes life is difficult and I feel that I don't know what to do. I am worried, weary, and heartbroken. But LORD, come Holy Spirit, but LORD, come Heavenly Dove so when I lift my eyes up to you, Lord, I feel that you are there to strengthen me. Lord when I am weak, I know if I lean and depend upon you, you will lift me up. Lord your word tells us to turn to you for strength, for hope, for direction, and for deliverance. Have mercy Oh Lord. James 1:22 says do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. We must realize that it is never enough simply to hear the instructions of God but we must also live by them. Trust in God under persecution. Psalms 18:30 says As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put trust in him. Romans 15:13 says May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. And, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. This morning I can say my daughter's rental car was found with only a flat tire, her military papers and clothes were recovered. Psalms 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call on You, for You will answer me. Many times you may feel upset about an issue and you don't know what to do. As the focus scripture for this morning says “cast your burdens on the Lord – give your problems to the Lord in prayer and He will sustain you; He will help you; He will maintain you; He will support you; He will uphold you; He will aid you; He will assist you and He will never, never permit the righteous to be moved”. So brothers and sisters stay in fervent prayer to God. God will answer you in God's timing not in your timing. Wait on the LORD. Call upon His Holy Name – Jesus. So don't get discouraged when it seems as though life is getting the best of you. Keep on praying; the songstress sings if He said He will do it, it will come to past just wait on him. And, I am so glad that I made it through, so glad I made it because I almost threw in the towel but I made it. I am in His safety no matter what comes. AMEN. AMEN. AMEN.
From this scripture, I would like to lift up today TRUST IN GOD WHEN UNDER PERSECUTION. That is when you feel that you are being beaten down on every side; and you are drowning in a sea of negativity. This past week-end has been a trying time for my daughter Lynn. First her cell phone was left on a flight from LA to New Mexico, she had to buy another cell phone and then while packing her rental car on Sunday morning, she stepped back into the hotel, and the car was stolen with all of her clothes, military papers with social security #, laptop, and uniforms. But remember, God is in the midst of everything that is going on in your life. Through it all, I was thankful that she and my grandson were not taken with the car. All of us have moments when we feel that our problems are overwhelming. During this time, you might ask the question if God is fighting our battles then why do we sometimes feel that life has gotten the best of us. This morning when you find yourself worried about the challenges of today or the uncertainties of tomorrow, ask yourself whether or not you are ready to place your concerns and your life in God's all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving hands. If the answer to that question is yes then you can draw courage today from the source of strength that never fails and that is our Heavenly Father. Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation up on that old cross of Calvary and the battle has already been won. But sometimes, we may feel that our courage; our belief is being tested by life’s disappointments and fears. In times like these, we have to rely on the One that is called the great I Am - the word of God - to cast our burdens - all of worries and fears on the one who is the alpha and the omega, on the one who is the beginning and the end, on the one who is the first and the last to supply all of our needs. Isaiah 43:2-3 tells us that God said When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your GOD, the HOLY ONE of Israel, your Savior. So trust in God when you feel that you are or coming under persecution; under pressure; under the trials and tribulation of life; no job; foreclosure; more bills than money; and problems in your home.
In times of trouble, God will be there to comfort you; in times when you cry in sorrow; God will be there - He will dry your tears. When you are weak, God will be there - God will strengthen you; just call upon His Holy Name. Say Father I stretch my hand to Thee no other help I know. So if you become discouraged turn your thoughts and prayers to God. Tell Him, Lord, sometimes life is difficult and I feel that I don't know what to do. I am worried, weary, and heartbroken. But LORD, come Holy Spirit, but LORD, come Heavenly Dove so when I lift my eyes up to you, Lord, I feel that you are there to strengthen me. Lord when I am weak, I know if I lean and depend upon you, you will lift me up. Lord your word tells us to turn to you for strength, for hope, for direction, and for deliverance. Have mercy Oh Lord. James 1:22 says do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. We must realize that it is never enough simply to hear the instructions of God but we must also live by them. Trust in God under persecution. Psalms 18:30 says As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put trust in him. Romans 15:13 says May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. And, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. This morning I can say my daughter's rental car was found with only a flat tire, her military papers and clothes were recovered. Psalms 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call on You, for You will answer me. Many times you may feel upset about an issue and you don't know what to do. As the focus scripture for this morning says “cast your burdens on the Lord – give your problems to the Lord in prayer and He will sustain you; He will help you; He will maintain you; He will support you; He will uphold you; He will aid you; He will assist you and He will never, never permit the righteous to be moved”. So brothers and sisters stay in fervent prayer to God. God will answer you in God's timing not in your timing. Wait on the LORD. Call upon His Holy Name – Jesus. So don't get discouraged when it seems as though life is getting the best of you. Keep on praying; the songstress sings if He said He will do it, it will come to past just wait on him. And, I am so glad that I made it through, so glad I made it because I almost threw in the towel but I made it. I am in His safety no matter what comes. AMEN. AMEN. AMEN.
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