A Loving Reminder: Keep Going

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8, 9 NIV)

Some think that becoming a Christian means that we will not face trouble. At the first sign of trouble, they become easily discouraged giving up. Thinking, 'I am a good person, I serve, why is this happening to me?' 

We will face many trials throughout our lives, physical and emotionally. Jesus himself tell us that we will face troubles, but at the same time reminding us that we are not to give up because He has overcome the world. 

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NIV)

We need to condition ourselves to keep going. To keep it moving. To get up every time we fall.  God doesn't promise us that while we are in the world we will be trouble free.

He promises us:

He will never leave us

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV)

Peace in Him 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)

Strength in Him

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29 NIV)

Rest in Him

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1 NIV)

He will fight for us

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14 NIV)

Father, I come boldly before your throne, standing on Your promises!  We may be hard pressed on every side, but not crushed. Struck down but not destroyed! Father I lift up my lovelies that are out in the battlefield. I ask that you fulfill your promises over their lives. I pray that they be not afraid knowing that You are with them. I pray that You keep them in perfect peace. I pray that You strengthen my lovelies that are weary and in need of an increase in power. Give them rest where rest is needed. Let my lovelies be still as you fight for them! Father thank you for your promises. Your Word says that it will not come back void so we declare your promises over those that are in need of Your desperate touch! (so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 NIV)) Father I pray this in your powerful name, Jesus. 

A Loving Reminder: Always on His Mind

A Loving Reminder: 

I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! (Psalms 139:7, 17-18)

Lovelies, one of my favorite Psalm's is 139. It reminds me that I am always on my Father's mind, and that no one knows me better than He that created me. In life we sometimes connect with people in such a way that sometimes words need not be spoken, but no one knows you better than your maker. He examines our soul. Our lives are written in His book. Nothing can happen to us, without Him knowing about it. This includes our grievances and our joys. 

If possible, take time today and read Psalm 139 ( http://bible.us/116/psa.139.1.nlt ) and reflect on your connection with God. Indulge in the facts that:

He knows everything about you.

He knows every thought even when we stray from Him. 

He is with you every waking moment. 

He goes before you and behind you. 

There isn't a place you can run to hide from Him. 

He guides you.

He supports you with His strength. 

He made you wonderfully complex!

And His thoughts of you are like the sand and cannot be numbered! 

I don't know about you but His thoughts about me get me excited!

Father, I come boldly before your throne full of praise. I thank you for You know us well. You knew us in our mother's womb. It was in that place where You created us. 

There is not a thought or a word that we speak forth that you didn't already know. You know our success and our failures, our joys and our grievances. Thank you Father that we cannot escape you. That in All things (not just some) and in all places we are in your presence. Father continue to examine our hearts, to guide us and strengthen us. In your precious name, Jesus, Amen!

A Loving Reminder: Waiting on God

A Loving Reminder: Waiting on God

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20)

“Beloved, our great and pressing need today is to give ourselves to waiting upon God, because waiting time is never wasted time.” - Ian Hamilton 

Father, I come boldly but humbly to Your throne. Thanking You Father for all You have done and all we have yet to see You do. You are our God who sees all, You are our God who provides for our every need. I lift up my lovelies whom are in the waiting for an answer from You, I lift up my lovelies that have presented their petitions to you. Father that You pour an overflow of grace and strength over my lovelies during their waiting period, for Your Word  in Isaiah 40:31 says, But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Thank you father, for your unfailing, everlasting love. In your precious and powerful name, Jesus, Amen! 

A Loving Reminder: Consuming Fire

A Loving Reminder: Consuming Fire

For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. (Deuteronomy 4:24)

for our “God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:29)

My lovelies, I don't function well on very little sleep. I had to work late last night and had to be at work extremely early the next day. Before going to bed I remember asking God for supernatural strength to get me through the next day. 

How awesome is God that He cares about every detail in our lives.
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? (Psalms 56:8)  He gently woke me up before the alarm went off, with a song in my heart. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God...(Psalms 40:3)

"There's nothing else in this world/ That lights me up like you do/ There is no one or anything/ That's of worth compared to you/

Chorus

Fire, fire burning/ Burn me out/

Fire, fire falling/ Consume me now/" 

Father, I thank you for You have consumed me! When I first wake You are my first thought, when I lay down You are my last thought! Forgive me for it has not always been like this. I need you to consume me, to burn me! I need to feel Your fire in my bones! I can not contain from singing your praises!! Your word says that You are a consuming fire, and a jealous God! Thank you for your relentless pursuit of me. Thank you that you lit me up this morning when I most needed it! I pray that you consume my lovelies, removing all that is not of you and replacing it with a fire that will burn in their hearts, in their bones and will reach out to others! Father take my life it is yours! In your precious and powerful name, Jesus, Amen!

But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it! (Jeremiah 20:9 )

'Burn Me Out' by Je'Kob  http://youtu.be/0nprDrdl0Jo

A Loving Reminder: I Can Do All Things

My lovelies, A Loving Reminder:



For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NLT)

I often find myself in overwhelming situations where I am close to anxiety and I start telling myself 'I can't do this!'. But that is a lie from the enemy!

Press on today knowing that you are under the covering of Christ!

If you face doubt remind yourself 'I can do ALL things through CHRIST'!

If you face fear remind yourself 'I can do ALL things through CHRIST'!

If you face grief remind yourself 'I can do ALL things through CHRIST'!

If you face anger remind yourself 'I can do ALL things through CHRIST'!

If you face ______ remind yourself 'I can do ALL things through CHRIST'!

What ever you face know God is there! Just close your eyes and call out to him and feel yourself begin to be empowered by the Comforter!

Be blessed my lovelies and remember 'that God 'is your' rock, that God Most High 'is your' redeemer.' (Psalms 78:35 NLT)