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 Problem Solver. The problem gets our time, thoughts, on which we meditate and consumes our hearts, becoming our idol. It takes first place in our lives and becomes what we worship, instead of trusting Yahweh. Anything that takes the focus off Jesus is an idol.
Change your focus and praise and worship Jesus. 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.
I love you, Yahweh, my strength. Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. (Psalm 18:1-2 WEB)
You can never give more to Daddy God than he gives. As you surrender your life, time, talents, family, friends, and money to Daddy God, he supplies all your needs generously. Yahweh Jireh (your covenant keeping God sees and provides), so you will not fear the devourer. No matter what your circumstances, he abundantly meets your needs. His provision and favor are more than enough to meet all of you need both tangible (physical) and intangible (peace of mind, love, guidance, angelic protection, etc.). Know that Daddy God is faithful to you.
At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. (Philippians 4:18-20 NLT)
Please don’t be discouraged or upset when people you thought were in true covenant with you, suddenly turn on you, and betray you. It’s a fulfillment of prophecy. “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.”(1 John 2:19)
You must learn how to grab the grace of goodbye, to the false and imitation. Say hello and embrace the new true relationships, Yahweh has in store.
I heard the Lord say this morning for every “one” that leaves you, Yahweh is going to replace them with “ten more.” God has restoration on his mind and he wants you to have RESTORATION ON YOURS TOO!
From your difficulty and pain God is bringing you great gain Trust in his love, mercy, grace Praise, worship, adore, embrace
He never fails to turn distress around God your companion on holy ground He never leaves but bears the shame The overcoming blood, faith to reign
If your faith remains strong, even while surrounded by life’s difficulties, you will continue to experience the untold blessings of God! True happiness comes as you pass the test with faith, and receive the victorious crown of life promised to every lover of God! (James 1:12 TPT)
Today, expect God to meet you in all your challenges. Let joy and faith bubble up and out of you. Yahweh keeps his covenant with you, as you walk in faith and belief in him. Trust and know that he will never leave you, as you step into the promises of Yahweh. Follow him, he abundantly provides what you need. Fear not, his generous love covers you!
Yahweh is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. (Psalm 23:1-3 NLT)
Sometimes you can overlook or never realize the valuable persons and relationships, God has already placed in your life.
Looking or desiring relationships with others, who really don’t value who you are? Wisdom: don’t spin your wheels trying to get or be something, God never ordained. Be thankful for what you have, who you are, and whom Yahweh placed in your life.