Never-Ending

Sometimes life throws us curve balls, sometimes it gives us lemons, and sometimes it throws a monkey wrench so fast that we do not have the time to avoid them. Plenty times after one issue is resolved another one comes out of the blue..as soon as you think you've conquered, something else comes that seems even harder to handle than the last....Sometimes these things are uncontrollable and it is those instances that our human instincts begin to kick in. For example, the children aren't behaving in school, a loved one has died, the enemy is trying to destroy everything you've worked so hard to build, and it just seems like nothing you do is right..These are a few of the seemingly overwhelming trials that could lead to over-examination, underestimation, and can even be disheartening if we try to handle them singlehandedly instead of using the right resources. So, during these trying times that seem never-ending know that there is Someone that is bigger and badder than anything in the world...Someone who has overcome the world...and that Someone is with you all the time, rather things seem like they couldn't be more wrong or they seem like things couldn't be more right. That Someone is willing to walk with you during these times and that Someone has given you the power to overcome if only you believe..that Someone is Jesus and just as those trials SEEM to be never-ending it has been proven that His love, His grace, and His mercy ARE never-ending!! He loves you and He'll never put more on you than you can bear.

Praying God's Blessings and Peace Among You All!!

May the verse below from Kirk Franklin's song entitled: "More Than I Can Bear" encourage you as much as it encourages me when the days seem gloomy!!!

"I've gone through the fire
And I've been through the flood
I've been broken into pieces
Seen lightnin' flashin' from above
But through it all I remember
That He loves me
And He cares
And He'll never put more on me
Than I can bear"

The Virtue

Days ago God laid it on my heart to write a blog about one of the greatest assets...The Virtue known as patience. However, I was disobedient at first because I sometimes struggle with this virtue. I thought, "God how could I possibly write about something that I have trouble with myself, sometimes." He said, "don't worry, I'll lead you." So before I begin I'll start with a prayer:

Father in Heaven, I ask that you'll guide my thoughts. Allow me to get the message across to your people that you would have them receive. And Father, while I'm writing bless me with patience and wisdom so that I may also abide by the message that you are sending out. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

So often people (myself included) ask God for something and expect it to be done right then. However, our time is not always God's time, and though we THINK we know what is best He DOES know what is best. Therefore, we must learn the importance of The Virtue..known as patience. Sometimes we ask for a new house, job, or car..sometimes we ask for money to pay a bill..sometimes it's for someone to be removed from our lives or put in our lives...a sickness or pain to go away...our hearts to be mended..a sign of something...or hard times to cease...

Well, instead of "rushing" God to do what you want Him to do..submit to HIS ways for your life. Know that He works for the good of you..to help you..increase you..build you..strengthen you..and nothing that He does is ever to harm you or take away from you..that is Satan's job. It may seem like God is not answering you, but He has heard your cry and He is working for you. He might not answer when you call but trust that He will be there right on time.

So, when it feels like God isn't moving for you here are some reasons why, which are also some of my testimonies: You may not be ready to receive what you are asking for in the quantity that God is going to bless you with...what you are trying to get to may be good for you but not at the moment...He may be working it out so the bill that you need money for is already paid..the people that you want removed aren't done fulfilling their purposes in your life..the people that you want to come into your life aren't yet prepared to be apart of what God is doing in your life..the sickness or pain that you are feeling is there so you'll be able to help someone else get through theirs who wouldn't be strong enough to get through without your testimony...your heart isn't ready to be mended because you'll make the same mistakes over again if He doesn't teach you a lesson..you won't be able to handle the sign(s) that you are asking for...and your breaking point is going to help you walk into your breakthrough!!

Now that you've read this, the next time you find yourself doubting God because He isn't moving as "fast" as you'd like Him to remember that His timing is perfect and PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!  Therefore, instead of rushing God..practice The Virtue of patience. Instead of saying "Lord why aren't you answering me?" Say, "Lord, please give me the strength and wisdom to patiently endure so that I can receive all that you have in store for me. Give me the knowledge to see that your ways are best, and that you know what is good for me while I only think I know."

God Bless You!!!

Helpful Scriptures:
Psalm 37:7- Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.
James 1:2-4- Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

FIGHT

The bills are due, the refrigerator is getting low, the gas light is on...

The babies need diapers, the children want to participate in sports, things aren't going well at work...

School work is getting hard, problems are arising in your relationship, you are mentally and emotionally drained...

You've done all you can but things just don't seem to get any better for you...

You're ready to give up because the devil is steady beating you with its rod...

There's no one to turn to because everyone has problems of their own...

So you have no choice but to give up..tired of facing the problems so you're letting them pile up...the more they pile the more you block them out...

Fighting to keep your sanity through all the craziness...feeling like there's no reason to smile anymore...life doesn't even seem worth living anymore...

Is this you or anyone you know?? If so,

God wants you to know that: 

You are never alone...He promised to never leave you nor forsake you...(Hebrews 13:5)

The Spirit He gave us does not make us timid..it gives us power, love, and self-discipline...(II Timothy 1:7)

It is His desire for you to cast all your cares on Him...(I Peter 5:7)

You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you...(Philippians 4:13)

So today, I encourage you to FIGHT BACK...tell the devil "no weapons formed against me shall prosper, it won't work..God will do what He said He will do..He will stand by His word..And He will come through..I won't be afraid of the arrows by day..From the hand of my enemy..I CAN stand my ground with the Lord on my side..For the snares they have set will not succeed" (Fred Hammond)...

No matter how it feels or what it seems like, it's time to reap the harvest God promised you..take back what the devil stole from you..and rejoice today for you will recover it all (Hezekiah Walker)...Walk in faith and not by sight...FIGHT with the Word as your source and Jesus as your Savior...the devil has had you down long enough it's time for you to FIGHT your way back up...

There's an end to your troubles..there's an end to your sadness..there's an end to Satan's tactics...your prayers are going to be answered according to God's will...but only if you get up and put your guards up..get outta the slump and FIGHT...Jesus is alive and well and He knows all about your troubles now it's time for you to tell your troubles all about Him!!! 

God Bless You!!