by Hazel Straub
When life is cold and stormy, relationships tested and fraying, betrayed, short of money, sick and tired, do you despair or see these circumstances, as opportunities? Two people can face the same challenges but view them completely differently. One despairs, loses heart, grows bitter feeling victimized, throws a self-pity party and shakes their fists in frustration. They relied on their own wit, strength and strategies, without success. The other one looks and sees the stage set for major change, due to God’s intervention. This one, dies to their flesh, pride, and independent ways. Instead they envision troubles as an opportunity and expect God to shine and get the glory. It is at the darkest hour that they see how only God can deal with the insurmountable problems, healing, restoring, and bringing new life.
Troubles can be the catalyst for personal, family, church, city and national new life. Restoration and revival happen when God’s people unite in humbling themselves, change their minds and turn away from their sins, cry out to God for mercy and seek him with all their hearts, putting him first. Your response brings either life or death.
“If I ever shut off the supply of rain from the skies or order the locusts to eat the crops or send a plague on my people, and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I’ll be there ready for you: I’ll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.” (2 Chronicles 7:13–14 MSG)
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Restoration happens when God’s people humble themselves and pray. 🙏🏾
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By: Anneta Pinto-Young on 01/17/2023
at 12:57 am
Yes, and also turn from their wicked ways and return to God with their whole heart.
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By: Pure Glory on 01/17/2023
at 10:41 am
Amen 🙏🏾
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By: Anneta Pinto-Young on 01/17/2023
at 11:21 am
Amen!
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By: Peter Klopp on 01/17/2023
at 6:57 am
Yes and amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 01/17/2023
at 10:41 am
You have no idea how timely this is. God does, praise His name. To the literal minute of tragic news just received. I was so tempted to call, text, act a fool, etc. I ran to God instead. In my anger, feelings of being perplexed (not in despair-declaring by faith), hurt, hurt for everyone affected by this news just received. Thank you for your submission and obedience in writing these words. May God continue to bless and keep you. 🙏🏽
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By: warriorgoodfight7x7 on 01/17/2023
at 9:19 am
God is the best place to run to. He never turns away but welcomes you. You are welcome! 😭🙏❤️
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By: Pure Glory on 01/17/2023
at 10:47 am
💛🙏🏽
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By: warriorgoodfight7x7 on 01/17/2023
at 10:48 am
You’ve just blessed a soul. Challenges are stepping stones to success. You are right, it all depends on the way we view things. Some Israelites saw themselves as grasshoppers before the Canaanites while Joshua and Caleb saw a land flowing with milk and honey. Everyone gets what they see. Thank you🙏
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By: Chris Adedoyin on 01/17/2023
at 4:29 pm
Chris, you are welcome! We are overcomers!!!
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By: Pure Glory on 01/17/2023
at 4:58 pm
May the Holy Spirit not depart from the world! Thank you for liking my blog posts. Sometimes I make posts even though I am mentally unwell and opinionated. I try not to argue over theology, but I just try to preach about humility, with what little humility I have left. God bless you!
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By: iakovoskriegor on 01/18/2023
at 4:10 am
God blesses you!
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By: Pure Glory on 01/18/2023
at 1:25 pm