Good morning ladies. As I write this message I am reminded that the promises of scripture are indeed like receiving a letter from God. He is truth and He cannot lie or change. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. This was part of my quiet time today.
I returned from Tammy's office a moment ago after asking her to remind me that things do not really come in threes. I opened my email a few minutes ago to find a note from my aunt informing of funeral arrangements for my cousins husband. This now makes two funerals in one week.
Each of us deals with our own struggles and challenges. We seek God for answers and solutions. However, when we make a request to God, we must be sure it lines up with truth of Scripture. Since every promise from Scripture is a letter from God that we can plead before Him with this reasonable request: "Do as you promised...." (1 Chronicles 17:23-24). God will never cheat His children who depend upon His truth. More importantly, He will never break His word to His own children.
As we walk this path of "real life", people often disappoint us, lie to us and do not keep their promises. Human promises are often worthless, and many times leave broken hearts. Praise be to God, he has never broken a promise to His trusting children.
Don't be gripped with fear as we face uncertainty in this life. Know that God is there with us in the darkness of circumstances that so easily entangle us. Remember these passages of scripture today and always:
"Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised." Romans 4:21
"Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope." Psalm 119:49
May you know His richest blessings in your life today. I am reminded, if I never receive another thing from God, I am already blessed beyond what I deserve or could imagine.
Remember to post or call me with your scripture reference. I look forward to hearing from you. See you Wednesday.
This is a wonderful encouragement to me, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing out of your own "grieving" heart. God is a God of promises and it is good to remember that we are already blessed beyond what we deserve. I tend to forget that sometimes! :(
ReplyDeleteOkay ladies, I will set the example. My new verses for memorization are: "Oh that I had the wings of a dove!" I would fly away and be at rest. Psalm 55:6 and "Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you." Psalm 55:22
ReplyDeleteMy prayer for each of you is that the LORD will watch over you and grant you strength today. Stand on His promise to be our provider. Jehovah Jireh, my provider, your provider, will see us through. May you have a GREAT day filled with unexpected blessings.
Every time I come to the class I get so engerized by all of you with your strong points. I can see that is why the Lord said not for forget to fellowship together. It is a very good thing, it brings out the best of me. And yes, I have on my 'mask', I really don't feel comfortable, yet, about letting anyone seeing the real me. But thank God, "I'm under construction." God isn't finished with me.
ReplyDeleteMy new verses are Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." And also, Psalm 46:10, Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be axalted in the earth."
I always get so engerized every week when I come to class, no wonder the devil tries so hard to keep us all home. Yes, I wanted to stay home also. But I thank my God I didn't. Yes, Marilyn, I am working on my next 2 verses for memory, Jereniah 29:11 and Psalm 46:10. And I have the cards printed for next Wed. meal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Marilyn! I too have been dealing with emotional burdens more than usual lately and I am trying to lean on God's promises. Our class offers reassurance that God does care and others do too.
ReplyDeletePlease keep me in your prayers this week as I deal with some things that have needed to be dealt with for a while.
I am working on two verses:
Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
Thank you Jean and Irene for your posts. I am praying for both of you. May you know His touch today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such words of encouragement. I am always reminded of 2 Timothy 1:7 "God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a calm spirit". I learned that verse many years ago and I rely on that promise all the time. If I didn't, I think fear would overcome me. My current verse that I can't seem to move on from is Psalm 4:8 "In peace, I will both lie down and sleep, for you alone Lord make me dwell in safety and confident trust." I have it memorized but I can't seem to pick a new verse. I don't know where to go. Thank you for your prayers.
ReplyDeleteI second Marilyn's comment Jean and Irene! Thanks for sharing. Ann, it is ok to stay on a verse if that is where God has you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so transparent Wed. night and it does my heart good knowing that you are so passionate about our group that you prayed to bind Satan from our lives.
How is your sleeping coming along? I've been having problems, too, so I promise to pray for you when I am awake and I ask you to do the same for me! Maybe we should just text one another in the middle of the night?! HA!
Love all of you ladies.