by Hazel Straub
Many times, when God has us in a narrow tight place, we cry out for rescuing from our situation. We think, “If only God would quickly change our circumstances, everything would be fine.” Instead, God says he is not delivering us out of our difficulty but is walking with us through our predicament.
God is with us, so we will not fear. It is on the journey with him, that we have our character refined, are humbled and become more like Christ. Also hardship teaches us to focus on Yahweh, who is present with us, not on the water that seeks to overwhelm us or the flames that leap at us. He has promised that we will not drown nor will the fire burn or scorch us. He is our help and strength, in the midst of trials. He will make us a powerful testimony of overcoming, with the help of God, to many who do not know him yet.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;” (Isaiah 43:1b – 3a NIV)
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Very true! So hard for us to keep our eyes off of our circumstances, even when we know God is carrying us! When God brings us to it, He will bring us through it!
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By: Forgiven on 06/09/2022
at 2:24 am
Yes and amen! God is so wonderful and tenderly cares for us as we go through troubles. Worthy is God of all our praise and attention! \o/
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2022
at 8:44 am
Amen
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By: My Life in Our Father's World on 06/09/2022
at 4:51 am
Yes and amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2022
at 8:44 am
Thank you! Praise God, I needed this powerful encouragement! Praise God!😃❤️
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 06/09/2022
at 5:57 am
Hallelujah! God is closer than the problems. He carried the children of Israel in his arms, as they went through the wilderness. “And in the wilderness where you saw how the LORD your God carried you, just as a man carries his son, in all the way, which you have walked until you came to this place.” Deuteronomy 1:31
Thank you LORD! \o/ ❤️❤️❤️ He is carrying you! 🤗 Enjoy His presence as he carries you!!!
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2022
at 9:01 am
God bless you, my dear friend! Your encouragement is water to my thirsty soul. Praise God!😃❤️😃❤️
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 06/09/2022
at 10:27 am
God is blessing you and dearly loves you, my friend in the midst of the storm. Keep your eyes focused on Him! He is your strength! God is for you! 😍♥️🤗♥️
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2022
at 1:58 pm
😃❤️🌻😃❤️
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 06/09/2022
at 3:11 pm
Reblogged this on thehouseofprayers.
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By: osarobohenry on 06/09/2022
at 1:10 pm
😊
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2022
at 1:59 pm
Amen! Such comforting words…
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By: Deborah Agustin on 06/14/2022
at 4:41 am
Praise God! He loves us and is involved in our lives.
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By: Pure Glory on 06/14/2022
at 5:13 am