How many battles have you entered and
felt unprepared? Whether it's a student in your class that wants to
make themselves took better by putting you down or a neighbor that
parties late into the night before your big presentation at work,
each opportunity presents us with choices to make. Do we lean on our
God given values, do we become tattletales in the sight of the world,
or do we bottle up the frustration and pain until it explodes on
some random person or even ourselves?
Each day can bring it's own set of
challenges and it can feel like you're running out of tricks to use.
You do your best to stay calm, to turn the other cheek, and walk away
from fights, but each occurrence seems to bring you down a notch,
closer and closer to the breaking point. We see so much today in the
way of bullying and the recipients losing their will to go on. Where
do we draw our strength from when we end up beaten and bruised? Do we
seek healing and if so, from whom?
If we will take a chance and ask God to
let us tap into His great resources He will provide. There are so
many examples in the bible of people who were shunned by society,
mocked and driven out by their own families, and yet they were able
to stay strong, clinging onto the strength provided by God. Christ
Himself drew strength from His Heavenly Father. Each struggle is a
demonstration of how we can remain focused on Christ. Each one a
reminder that this world isn't our home, but just a temporary
stopping point on the way to Heaven and the New Earth.
Our God provides when asked, He knows
your needs and already has the gifts lined up to send your way. Our
God, our fortress of protection, will wrap you in His arms and
reassure you that He's got you covered. His strength is more than
enough to face your problems, His sword and shield obliterates your
enemies. No longer can they touch or harm you in any way. Wrapped in
His mighty arms He restores our confidence and reignites our passion.
Life is so worth living again because we know that we're backed up by
the most powerful One in the universe. So when you're struggling with
life's battles, reach out to Christ, call out His name, and be ready
to receive His gifts that will bring you through your challenges.
- Thoughts from Psalm 68
encounter: Where in your life today do you need some "extra" help from GOD?
encounter: Where in your life today do you need some "extra" help from GOD?
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