by Hazel Straub
Overwhelmed by the storm? Keep your focus firmly fixed on the Lord. He leads and guides you successfully, through the most narrow and dark places. Problems, however, arise when we take our eyes off him and worry about our circumstances. We begin to think about the “what ifs” and magnify the challenges.
The problem becomes our meditation and consumes our hearts, becoming our idol. It takes first place in our lives, instead of trusting and having faith in God. Anything that takes the focus off God is an idol.
Change your focus and praise and worship God! Look up! Stop worrying and striving, instead rest in his strength and listen to what he is speaking to you. Then you will successfully come through the challenging season.
Lord, I passionately love you and I’m bonded to you,
for now you’ve become my power!
You’re as real to me as bedrock beneath my feet,
like a castle on a cliff, my forever firm fortress,
my mountain of hiding, my pathway of escape,
my tower of rescue where none can reach me.
My secret strength and shield around me,
you are salvation’s ray of brightness shining on the hillside,
always the champion of my cause.
All I need to do is to call to you,
singing to you, the praiseworthy God.
When I do, I’m safe and sound in you. (Psalm 18:1-3 TPT)
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By: Salman Wani on 02/23/2021
at 12:57 am
\o/ Praise the Lord!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 1:09 am
Alhamduliliah “praise be to Allah”
We should thank God for everything!!
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By: Salman Wani on 02/23/2021
at 1:31 am
Our Creator God loves us and deserves all of our praise.
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 1:40 am
So true!!
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By: Salman Wani on 02/23/2021
at 2:07 am
Very encouraging word. Thank you for sharing 🤗
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By: Perth Girl on 02/23/2021
at 1:34 am
You are welcome! Be encouraged! 🥰🤗
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 1:41 am
Thank u for inspiration specially now
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By: blogbyaparna on 02/23/2021
at 1:38 am
You are welcome! 💕
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 1:42 am
That’s exactly how we got through that terrible trial in Texas last week. We kept our eyes on our Lord! Thanks for this!
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By: Jeff on 02/23/2021
at 3:44 am
Praise God! \o/ You are welcome!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 8:08 am
To God be the glory who alone is our ALL in ALL! God Bless you for this wonderful much needed message Hazel.
Julia
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By: Julia on 02/23/2021
at 4:59 am
Hallelujah! God is so good! He brings us through the storm. You’re welcome, Julia! May the blessings of the Lord God pursue and overtake you!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 8:16 am
Yes! So important!!😃♥️
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 02/23/2021
at 5:37 am
Glory to God! He is our Help. ❤️🤗😋
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 8:22 am
Yes!😃♥️
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 02/23/2021
at 9:25 am
Well said! Amen!
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By: Peter Klopp on 02/23/2021
at 5:56 am
Hallelujah! 😊 Thank you!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 8:24 am
Indeed. 🕊Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. ~Isaiah 23:3
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By: StormieSteele on 02/23/2021
at 11:17 am
Amen and Amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 3:00 pm
I was just praying for strength and some encouragement and God spoke through you! Thank you so much for posting this today 🙂
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By: This Brown Lady on 02/23/2021
at 12:28 pm
You are welcome! God hears and answers!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 3:04 pm
Like the translation – not heard of TPT.
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By: snowgood on 02/23/2021
at 1:17 pm
It is The Passion Translation. You can get it at internet providers or at biblegateway.com
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By: Pure Glory on 02/23/2021
at 3:06 pm
Oh – I like the sound of that – I try to read different versions every 2-3 years. I’ll get one for my 2022 Bible in a Year readings
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By: snowgood on 02/24/2021
at 10:15 am
Blessings!
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By: Pure Glory on 02/24/2021
at 11:23 am
If you want to pray, I have 3 ongoing storms needing to dissolve 1. An issue with the landlord. They have been notified of bugs and won’t spray. Ongoing apartment shopping till I get out of town. 2. A ticket seatbelt ,. A nerve damage hinders me from pulling it across.Court to contest it March 15. 3. Relocating work.
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By: Shepherd Cathy on 02/24/2021
at 10:04 am
Father, may Cathy focus o you as she goes through this storm. Thank you for your favor for a new apartment for her and spraying for bug extermination. Favor in court on her traffic ticket. May she have the right paperwork from her physician to present to the judge. May the way for relocating work be clear. May peace of God like a river surround Cathy, in the name of Jesus. Amen
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By: Pure Glory on 02/24/2021
at 1:21 pm