A message from the heart….
Sometimes in life things get hard and storms continue to beat down on us. Things get so hard that you feel like quitting but deep down inside you tell yourself to keep believing that GOD will deliver you.
Over the past couple of months I’ve experienced storm after storm and I keep believing that GOD will bless me. I know what its like to have something taken away or not having the correct amount of money in my bank account to pay a bill. However, I consider Jesus the author and finisher of my FAITH.
When I find myself getting discouraged or upset about not having a job, I seriously check myself and just remember the blessing that GOD has for me. I’ve learned that patience is a virtue and you seriously have to just continue to praise GOD for everything that you have now and his grace that is abound towards you. I always tell people to not look at my situation right now, however look at where I’m heading! My future looks so much brighter because I’ve made a promise to GOD that I would not turn away from him even when things get hard. I just know when the devil continues to mess with me, he is just trying to get me distracted because he see’s what GOD is about to bring me out of. We battle each other everyday because the devil tries to convince me that GOD will not bless me and I continue to put pressure on the WORD of GOD GLORYIFYING the ALMIGHTY GOD.
So when I say consider Jesus I’m referring to Hebrews 12: 1-3 that tells us to consider Jesus who endured the cross and died to save us when we are going through situations:
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with patience the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Right now, I want you to think about your situation and think about what Jesus went through because there is no comparison. When Jesus was crucified he was beaten with whips, spat on, crowned with thorns, nailed to a cross, and was pierced in his side. As we all know this is not the end of the story because JESUS conquered the grave and received all power in his hand.
So whatever you’re going through; not being able to pay your bills, can’t find a job, you need healing, or whatever it may be just CONSIDER JESUS because he is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE.
I needed that! This month has been especially trying for me. Trying to get use to new wurroundings and new people hasn’t been easy. Along with being broke things seemed very difficult but I just put my faith in the Lord and I know things will be ok. I will definitely consider Jesus.
I just happened upon your blog, but maybe not, God has a way of getting messages to you. I needed to hear this. I was starting to feel depressed about my situation. But now I realize that God does not put more on you than you can handle and he will work things out that was meant for evil and turn them into good. I love the Lord and I thank him for giving his life for me. To God be the glory. My favorite verse is— The Lord is my rock, and my Fortress, and my deliverer, Psalm 18:2a
Ella,
GOD put this message upon my heart and I just wrote what he wanted me to say. I am blessed that this message has helped you to not give up in your situation.
I know that times get tough and sometimes you don’t know what to do. Every week I’m constantly fighting with the devil because he is trying to get me distracted from my blessing but I keep persevering.
All you have to remember is to stop telling GOD about your storm and start telling your storm about your GOD!
GOD can handle anything, all you have to do is just give it to him and he got your back. So when the storms come speak to the storm just like Jesus did. GOD GOT THIS!
Alana