Some days are just harder than others. Sometimes people or circumstances cause you to want to quit but you know God doesn't want that. He wants you to persevere through tough times. The desire of His heart is to be seen through you in circumstances that are not fun. Doc's sermon on James yesterday reminded us if we wanted to keep our joy we needed to stay in close relationship with the Lord. That makes sense in so many ways yet as a human being it can be hard when dealing with hurt. It is hard to stay focused when dealing with physical pain. It is hard to not take things personally when dealing with people in ministry. One must remember everyone has a story and with their story comes baggage. 'Hurting people hurt people' may just be a saying but it is very true. Sometimes people hurt others on purpose but a lot of the time they don't even realize they are doing it. Sometimes words come out of mouths or looks come across faces that hurt another person but not intentionally. The Lord knew I needed the words to the song He Is With Us this morning...
We can trust our God
He knows what He's doing
Though it might hurt now
We won't be ruined
It might seem there's an ocean in between
But He's holding onto you and me
And He's never gonna leave, no
He is with us, He is with us, always, always
He is with us, He is with us, always
Amen! These words are promising words that we all need to hold onto. No matter what we go through in life "He is with us!" Yes! Praise His Holy Name!
We believe
There is purpose, there is meaning
In everything
We surrender to His leading
He wants nothing more
Than to have us close
As Doc shared yesterday, when we walk in obedience He will give us insight as to what He desires us to do. When "We surrender to His leading" His voice will be heard and followed. It is the best place to live. We must trust Him 24/7. He will soothe the hurts brought on by life. He will give insight as to how we need to approach people and love on them even when they are unlovable. He will empower us with His Holy Spirit so the fruit of the Spirit will flow from us even when it seems to be impossible.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for the reminder this morning that You are with me no matter what. Thank You for giving me Your words and attitude in times of hurt. Father, You know the things I am dealing with and You also know the outcome. I pray for more of You to show through me. I pray for more focus as I deal with physical pain. I pray for You to be glorified in all I do. Lord, I also pray people were not only listening but they were grasping yesterday's sermon. Oh how I pray for more to walk in the path of obedience. Open doors that need opened and shut doors that need shut in all of our lives so You will be greater than us. Thank You Jesus for being My Promise Keeper. Amen.
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