Feeling pressured, unusually agitated, unpleasant, ill, unbalanced, disordered, impatient like what is really going on? These are a few of the symptoms experienced before going into spiritual labor. Keep PUSHing, remain ENCOURAGED, Be FOCUSED.
It’s not the devil, God is causing you to give birth to something GREATER than what you’re feeling. God is breaking open the heavens, for YOU.
The character of God includes righteousness, holiness, integrity, reliability, fulfilling his word, lovingkindness, mercy and grace. He does not treat us as we deserve but is merciful. When we know him, we have no problem trusting and relying on him. He is our refuge and strength.
God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? (Numbers 23:19 NLT)
When you are going through the storm, keep your focus firmly fixed on Jesus. 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.
Our focus becomes the problem and not the Lord Jesus. The problem gets our time, thoughts, on which we meditate and consumes our hearts, and becomes our idol. It takes first place in our lives and becomes what we worship, instead of trusting Jesus. Anything that takes the focus off Jesus is an idol. Stop worrying and striving, instead rest in his strength and listen to what he speaks to you. Then you will successfully come through the challenging season.
But when he (Peter) perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me [from death]!Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and caught and held him (Peter), saying to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? (Matthew 14:30-31 AMPC)
Resting underneath the shadow of the Almighty’s wings Dwelling in the Most High worshipping, my heart sings Drawing close to him giving my heart, he’s all I ever need Responding to his voice, his love most gratefully received
Leaving all my worries, stresses and cares with him Trusting, knowing he will handle every one of them Coming close and learning what gives him delight Enjoying his presence and love with all my might
He rescues me from danger, others’ anger and daggers His strength causes me to rest, trust, not stress or stagger He mounts me up on eagle’s wings and causes me to soar Cause he’s my refuge, my dwelling and my protecting door
When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai, you are hidden in the strength of God Most High. He’s the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence. (Psalm 91:1-2 TPT)
When a person becomes livid, with you for telling them to care about themselves, and no longer desires to listen. This person has a spirit of self-worthlessness. The best thing for you to do, is teach them how to care for themselves, by you, caring for “you.”
God, Our Creator, is our Provision, Protector, and Shepherd, providing for us, abundantly. We trust in him!
I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection come only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth. He will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble or fall. God is my keeper; he will never forget nor ignore me. He will never slumber nor sleep; he is the Guardian-God for his people, Israel. Jehovah himself will watch over you; he’s always at your side to shelter you safely in his presence. He’s protecting you from all danger both day and night. He will keep you from every form of evil or calamity as he continually watches over you. You will be guarded by God himself. You will be safe when you leave your home and safely you will return. He will protect you now, and he’ll protect you forevermore! (Psalm 121:1-8 TPT)
Pure Glory 