Bonnie: Here are some scriptures for you: Psalms 23, Malachi 3:10, Matthew 6:33, 1 Chronicles 4:10. Speak those things which be not as though they already are. FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for. You have made your HOPE known, FAITH IS A VERB-now stand-in word and deed. Keep your armor on: Ephesians 6:10-19. REJOICE! we have an instruction manual.
Hello Everyone. I just wanted to post a powerful word of encouragement as a lot of us are facing different trials...
Psalms 23-
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added, starting with the peace of God that surpasses all understanding)
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: He leads me beside the still waters. (He left HIS Holy Spirit to comfort, lead and guide us-Are we so busy we can't hear what the Spirit is saying?)
3 He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's Sake. (We are all damaged, fearful; in some area, He heals & replaces fear with confidence in His ability, so that we have the courage and faith that is necessary to follow His lead)
4 Yea, though "I walk through" the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Evil does not oppose its own, your faith will be tested. Fear not-Stand firm. Jesus defeated principalities and powers, made a show of them openly and triumphed over them. Colossians 2:15)
**Verses 1-4-The POWER of our Testimony exposes God's way, the work of the Holy Spirit happening "in us" through verses 1-3, each time we "walk through" and come out the other side, the spirit of repentance is upon us-the devil and his imps don't tempt us with unfamiliar things-often temptation pulls at the "1. once successful and 2. hidden things that only Jesus can reach"
5 Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: God Himself anoints my head with oil; my cup runs over.
**Verse 5 reveals the fruit of the Holy Spirit, IN YOU-2 Timothy 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning HIS promises.....** Careful, not everyone believes the Holy Spirit of God should've/could've or has worked "in you", (Luke 12;10). Forgive them, they know not what they do. A demonic spirit has just been exposed. Pray, with specification, for your enemy. Keep walking with God, God will continue to provide evidence that the carnal man "can see". Keep your armor on: The devil is the father of lies and false narratives.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (2 Timothy 3:9...God is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that "all should come" to repentance.)
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God's heart toward us? John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that GOD GAVE His only begotten Son, that "whosoever believes in Him" should not perish, but have everlasting life. (God created one race "the human race", in HIS likeness, As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain...Ezekial 1:26-28).
We need you Father. Forgive us, search us and show us the error of our way.
God of Israel, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand will be with me. Keep me from evil, that it may not grieve or distract me. Grant my request as you did for Jabez. 1 Chronicles 4: 9-10. You are the same yesterday, today and forever. Direct our paths as you said you would in Proverbs 3:5-8. Speak Lord, we are listening. Give us ears to hear and the courage to do your will. Amen, Amen and Amen.
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yes...and with knowledge, get understanding.