I asked God for patience. Boy did He answer me. It seemed that on every turn there was another problem for me to deal with. One instance involved a person who was particularly grievous to my heart. Actually this person vexed my spirit. It was all I could do to muster up the strength to even talk to this person in a civil manner. Everyday I found myself crying out to the Lord. GOd I so want to help but they're not receptive. How can I fight this battle? Why won't they listen? Why are they fighting me on every turn? Why won't they hear? Then it hit me. Didn't you ask for patience?
Fast forward about two weeks and I can now see progress in this person. It has become more tolerable to deal with the issues and the rapport is much more favorable. I thought God had put me in the middle of hell but what He was trying to do was teach me what I asked for - patience.
It's easy to get burdened down with the cares of life and feel sorry for yourself. It doesn't take much to question "why me?" Truthfully however, it's important to be reminded that God is always working in our lives. He never leaves us or forsakes us. His providential hand is always upon us. Even in the middle of our mess He's right there working through all the stuff to make sure that we are victorious in the end.In our test there is always a testimony so that God is always doing something for us and ultimately He gets the glory.
I thank God for helping me to wrk on my patience. It's more than a notion but I now understand that as a child of God seeking to become more like Jesus, it takes much prayer and ,uch fortitude to deal with the least the last and the lost. Thank you God for this lesson.
What has He done for you lately?
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Showing posts with label preaching. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Are you listening?
Many times we wonder why God has not answered us. My question is are we listening?
God speaks to us through His word, through our prayers, and through His people. But often we turn a deaf ear. Perhaps because we don't want the answer or maybe because we don't want to do what is necessary (i.e., change our ways or thought patterns in order to receive the blessings He has in store for us.
Could it be we don't spend enough time with Him to even know His voice? Do we send our prayers up without meditating and waiting on His answer?
The next time you think God has forgotten you, take a good look and make sure the answer isn't already there.
Be blessed.
God speaks to us through His word, through our prayers, and through His people. But often we turn a deaf ear. Perhaps because we don't want the answer or maybe because we don't want to do what is necessary (i.e., change our ways or thought patterns in order to receive the blessings He has in store for us.
Could it be we don't spend enough time with Him to even know His voice? Do we send our prayers up without meditating and waiting on His answer?
The next time you think God has forgotten you, take a good look and make sure the answer isn't already there.
Be blessed.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Can these Bones Live
God set Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones and asked him "Son of Man, Can these bones live?" No doubt when Ezekiel looked at the bones that were so parched even the marrow was dry, Ezekiel probably felt that they could never sustain life again.
Nonetheless, God told Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones. In other words speak the word of God over them and watch them come together. The bones immediately connected but still had no life. So, God told Ezekiel to prophesy to the breath and the Spirit of God gave life to the bones.
This same principle applies to the dry bones situations in your life. Speak God's word over those situations. Invoke the Spirit of God to enter in and watch your circumstances turn around.
Speak Life!
Nonetheless, God told Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones. In other words speak the word of God over them and watch them come together. The bones immediately connected but still had no life. So, God told Ezekiel to prophesy to the breath and the Spirit of God gave life to the bones.
This same principle applies to the dry bones situations in your life. Speak God's word over those situations. Invoke the Spirit of God to enter in and watch your circumstances turn around.
Speak Life!
Friday, July 2, 2010
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