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!