As written about in the post Trust in His Protection, let your hope in God sustain you during difficult situations. Go to Him in prayer, keep asking for answers, listening for instructions, and believing in successful outcomes. Enjoy this video today and be assured that you are never alone: We Won’t Be Shaken – Building 429.
By standing firm you will gain life. – Luke 21:19
David is on the run from his rebellious son Absalom as he writes Psalm 3. As verse 6 states, tens of thousands surrounded him but he had faith that God would protect him. It was as though God was right there with him making sure no one would do any harm to him. He even wrote as though God had already saved him.
Tracing the concept of deliverance in this Psalm, David is concerned about freedom from enemies during war. Many times, just living life can be like a war if facing an illness, paying off debt, or paying bills. That’s why the word “but” in verse 3 is so important because this day with God, hope will wash away every disappointment, joy will dissolve every sorrow, and God’s love through Christ will ease every burden.
This day with You God, we have confidence that the resources needed will be given. Your Word gives us poise under pressure. In stressful situations, we can come to You Lord and know we are really never alone. You are with us always to help us take on the daily challenges. Amen!
At the church I worship at today, we will receive the final message from the sermon series titled “Impact”. Presented last week was the message “A Faith on Fire”. Here is a link to the podcast which will be live at 9:30 central time today or viewable at any time or place thereafter. http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main/
The main thought I got from the message last week is that the greatest impact on our world was when God came down to earth and lived among us to shine the light on how we should live. Living a life in which we love God and love others as ourselves. A life in which we use our time and resources in activities that make an impact.
This day with God, share a thought from one of the great sermons in your community or from a podcast.
The actions of today can have long-term, far-reaching implications in your living for the future. A disciplined life with attitudes or actions that honor and praise God leads to a bright future. These are some of the thoughts that inspired this poem. Have a great weekend my friends!
The actions of our now
Will help to allow
A chance to make an impact
And keep us on track.
Those that realize the need
To correct any misdeeds
Proceed with activities
With great possibilities.
Bitterness and Jealousy
Can wreck a great destiny
Destroy a family
And make all unhappy.
Living each day
The disciplined way
Honors God with praise
Leading to bright future days.
Poem By Mark Shields – © 11-19-2015
Inspired by Study of Genesis 36
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We live in a very complicated world that can throw anyone into doubt but the grace and truth of Christ gets us in sync so we are in the right place at the right time. Right now, we are able to be with God because of His grace in sending Christ.
There is a benefit for those that discover the lessons of the Word, those that look forward to the rewarding promise of the future, and those that passionately follow the will of God. Here is today’s inspiring video to start our day with reinforced determination to take on the challenges: He Knows – Jeremy Camp.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
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