ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD

 

Encourage Yourself in The Lord I don't know what you may be dealing with today. Maybe you have family concerns, health issues or financial problems that never seem to go away. Perhaps the enemy has been bothering you and bringing discouragement. Whatever the case may be, we are called to draw near to God. He alone is our strength in troubling times. If you are struggling with things that have been a problem for you to overcome personally, hold on, because in Christ, help is on the way. Here are two examples in the Bible that will surely encourage you. Read the story in 1 Samuel 30, and you will see David deeply distressed because the Amalekites had taken his wives captive. With all the grieving and crying going on, David encouraged himself in the Lord. When he inquired on how to handle the situation, the Lord encouraged him by telling him how to handle it, and promised him that he would recover all. How great is our God! The second person who was encouraged was Paul. In the beginning of his ministry, the Lord showed him how many things he would suffer because of Jesus Name and call on his life. But as he went along preaching the gospel and planting churches, he encountered non stop trouble. What could have happened to keep him going? In every trying and even desperate situation, the Lord delivered Paul and kept him going. In this life, Paul could always remember that where Jesus was leading him, He would also make a way. He could simply reflect on all God had done for him previously. This would assure him as he kept going. Today we know we serve a faithful, loving, merciful and gracious heavenly Father. So whatever the struggle, the issues and battles, remember with me today that our God is so faithful to keep us from falling. Look at this.... Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to resent you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.(Jude 24-25) Be encouraged my friend. Let us know how we can pray for you this week. This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. We love you so much! Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

BE STEADFAST

 

Be Steadfast Today is about staying with it - no matter what. In other words, BE STEADFAST! We want to stay rooted and grounded in the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. We need Him every day. We must abide in (be completely confident of His love and complete care for us) and keep on keeping on. What's wonderful is that Father God has promised to do all the "heavy lifting" for us. We need only stick with it. That may be very tough at times, but He has promised in His Word that He will never leave or forsake us, that He will perfect that which concerns us, and He will keep us from falling in the tough times. Staying focused, loving Jesus our Lord and abiding in His love is THE thing, and we are all on a journey; a work in progress. But the great news is that He really is helping us and ordering our steps, always looking out for our best. He knows the end from the beginning, and He can and will lead us to triumph in every situation. For me, when I just say, I can't do this, but You can, then I know He can lead me to victory and help me to stay steadfast in what He has called me to do. Maybe this is a season of change for you, or a time to just rest and wait. He is always working, no matter what the season is. We know that God is love, and He who abides in love abides in God. No matter what, Jesus has us covered, for now and all eternity. Here is a verse that leads to some practical points for steadfastness in daily life: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58) Keeping His Word and admitting when we miss it. Walk in step with Holy Spirit. We are built to be His dwelling place, so welcome His presence continually. Continue steadfast in your faith - let nothing move you. The picture above is precious. It may show our puppy resting on the Word of God, but it can be you and me in that lovely picture. One day Jesus is coming back for us, and His feet will touch down in that beautiful place. Let's just live and move and have our being in Him and be excited for that glorious day as we press in and press on. Be blessed! We are blessed to encourage you! If you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and click on the "donate" button. All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to help us reach more people with more. Our blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. Let us know how we can pray for you. We love you so much! Denny & Hanny Stearns Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

God's Unconditional Love - YOU MUST READ THIS!

 

God's Unconditional Love I wonder how many Christians out there have ever wondered if God loves them, even on their worst days? Maybe you or someone you know has had concerns about such great love from our heavenly Father. Many people grow up needing to please in order to get approval from people, or to feel loved and accepted by them. Not so with the Father. Sometimes, we maybe didn't intend to be like that, but over time and through circumstances, we just sort of developed a habit of thinking we are only loveable when we are on our best behavior. That's not what the Bible tells us about the Father's love. Personally, when I surrendered my life to Jesus, I really experienced His love in the greatest ways and absolutely know that He always loves me - no matter what what. See the verse above - my first Bible verse at 9 years old. After some adult experiences that I never expected, I had to come back to the very basics that no matter what, my Father in heaven truly loves me the same every day, no matter what. And lately, He has been reminding me that, giving me a sense of peace I needed so much in the season I am in. This is why I send these weekly blogs. I figure that if I have been through something challenging, then there must be someone else out there who needs to be encouraged with my experience, strength and hope. But oh, when the Father speaks His lovingkindness to us, isn't it wonderful to know He loves us and accepts us just the way we are? It's better than any best friend on the earth. Why? Because He always encourages us when we need it, and while He accepts us where we are at, He loves us enough to always help us to be the better person that He created us to be. And, He alone has the power to make all that happen because we certainly cannot achieve it on our own. Today, I read from Philippians 3: 13-14, check it out... Brethren, I do not count myself to have [a]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Friend, wherever you are at in your love walk with Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit, remember today that no matter what, the Father has bestowed His great love on us and He will ALWAYS be here for us, in every single circumstance of our lives. Just receive that love and keep pressing on. You are more than a conqueror, dearly loved by Father God. Be sure to check out our website. If you want to partner with this ministry to help people in Africa and around the world, you can donate on a monthly basis. Every person who partners with us as we share the Word of God and pray for people will certainly be blessed by sowing good seed into good ground. Last month, this blog reached well over 1300 people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled my dear friend, and pass this message along to others. We love you so much! Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!