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James 1:12(CEB)
12 Those who stand firm during testing are blessed. They are tried and true. They will receive the life God has promised to those who love him as their reward.
Yesterday all of my worries unfolded and exploded all over yesterdays post. (lol) I fought with the thoughts of : Am I doing the right thing, Should I even be doing this? There is nothing like a upcoming birthday to get you caught up in your feelings and second guessing EVERY decision you've every made in life. In my heart I know that I must remember to base my life on what God says not "feelings" . Emotions are fleeting and can have your mind spinning in a whirlwind.
This morning I resolved to declutter my mind and the space around me . I cleaned by room lite a candle and began to sort through my thoughts. I found this lingering question floating around my head. "Where is your FAITH?" Monday I gave all of my fears , insecurities anxiety a platform and placed all of my focus on those them but what happen to my faith? In my heart I know God hasn't forgotten about me and to effectivly get through this season in my life I must focus on Christ. It's time that I shift my thinking instead of giving my fears a spotlight I will meditate on the promises of God. So below are a few that I'd like to share that you may reference back on in your quiet times and we'll get through these hurdles in life with the assurance of the Christ Jesus who intercedes on our behalf.
“The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” —Deuteronomy 31:8
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” —Isaiah 41:10
25 “So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food and the body more than clothes?26 “Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or gather the harvest into barns. Yet, your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you worth more than they?27 “Can any of you add a single hour to your life by worrying? Matthew 6:25
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7
I hope that this helps in fact I know that it will, you just have to enter into his promises with an open heart. We were not meant to carry all of burdens on our own and to be quite honest I don't want to . I know with whats going on in our world and what we have to deal with in our personal lives it's hard to find balance. More than ever we need to rely on God and give Him each and every worry, fear and anxiety. Ask that God would fill you with the joy only He can give and don't give in to fleeting emotions. God has us in the palm of His hands.
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Love,
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