God first, God always - Don't give up.
Yes life throws troubles our way and at times we have to climb out of a deep pit but we must try not to give up.
Your breakthrough may be just around the corner, it might literally be moments away from your grip. If in that moment you turn your head and walk away the answer will pass you by and your journey will be longer. That is the hardest call you will ever make. To stay just a little while longer in Trust believing that God is sorting out the mess.
'Even though you may feel that you are at the end of your rope, God has the resolution for your pain, a motive for your struggle and a gift for your faithfulness.' (quote from Christian Associates Network)
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.
It is human to be concerned about things but the fears start to take over when we dwell on the implications of those worries.
God has not given us a spirit of fear. Fear comes when we feel out of control. That is why we need to take those concerns and hand them over to God. He knows the outcome of our struggles and will gift us for our faithfulness.
God is the golden thread that winds its way through the material of our life.
God will never give up on us.
When we struggle it is useful to think or write down the things God has done for us, the things we can be thankful for. Prayer and praise for these gifts will bring greater rewards than listing to the negative depressing areas of our lives. That just reinforces the laughter of the evil one.
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God is the rewarder of those who seek Him.
Don't give up. God is the answer.
God's blessings on all of you who are struggling and need encouragement, you are not alone. Stretch out your arms to God and He will embrace you. His shoulders are very large and He will carry all your concerns. He is the greatest Father of all time. What wouldn't a Father do for His children? He cares so much.
God bless
Margaret
(www.margaretk.co.uk)
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