Anyone out there struggling? With anything? Maybe it's as "simple" as putting words on a page or something bigger like trying to get published. Or you're struggling to peddle your wares and hit some magic sales numbers so that you are marketable enough to sign another contract in the future.
Or maybe you're struggling with larger issues...overeating, cancer, homosexuality, death. The list goes on ad nauseam.
The fact is not a day goes by when you won't have to battle with some kind of issue, large or small, so today's post is for all you strugglers out there, finding it hard to hold on to the last frayed thread of the rope that's got you dangling over Cavern Problem. Read over the following list of truths. Then reread. Bathe in these truths. Print them out and put them in your pocket. Write them onto your heart.
No good thing will God withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Ps. 84:11)
God will answer you if you call on Him. (Ps. 86:7)
With God, all things are possible. (Matt. 19:26)
Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. (Josh. 1:9)
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (Ps. 62:8)
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and he will act. (Ps. 37:5)
And last but not least, here's one I like to really chew on when I'm tempted to despair...
"Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you." (Ps. 116:7)
3 Minute Challenge
Take just a minute to pull your eyeballs off of your struggles and instead mentally list off 10 blessings in your life. Just 10. I don't care how wretched you think your life is at the moment, you've got at least 10 blessings going on. Now take one more minute to thank the One who gave you those blessings. What should you do for the last minute? Re-read over the previous list of encouraging verses.
And if you've got a verse that's especially encouraging to you, feel free to share it with us in the comment section.
And last but not least, here's one I like to really chew on when I'm tempted to despair...
"Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you." (Ps. 116:7)
3 Minute Challenge
Take just a minute to pull your eyeballs off of your struggles and instead mentally list off 10 blessings in your life. Just 10. I don't care how wretched you think your life is at the moment, you've got at least 10 blessings going on. Now take one more minute to thank the One who gave you those blessings. What should you do for the last minute? Re-read over the previous list of encouraging verses.
And if you've got a verse that's especially encouraging to you, feel free to share it with us in the comment section.
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6 comments:
1) The Gospel
2) Wife
3) Encouragement
4) Believing children
5) God's Mercy toward me, the sinner
6) God's word
7) God's saints
8) Rocky Rococo
9) Beauty. Whoops, that's number two I guess I listed it twice
10) Friends who believe
Great reminders. Helps me to finally take a deep breath. When I'm really in a corner my two faves are 'Bless it or block it.' and 'Bless them, change me.'
Absolutely fabulous post!
1. Family
2. Minnesota Nice
3. Friends
4. Agent
5. ACFW
6. Love of Writing
7. Freedom
8. God's Presence
9. Education
10. Critique Buddies
Just to name a few.
Ooh! Love the "Bless them, change me." Good one.
Super love the confusion of #'s 2 & 9 (smile).
And glad those are only a "few" of your blessings, Michelle!
Thanks for the reminders, Michelle. Whenever things seem to be crashing down around me, I say to myself "Have you considered my servant Job?" No matter what I am going through, nothing compares to what happened to Job....hugs!
Words for me:)
Yes, I do have lots to thank God for and I write them everyday in my diary/ prayer book.
thanks for God given words Michelle;)
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