Hello friends! Are you going through some struggles? It seems to be with everyone. I was listening to a podcast and one of the things that stood out to me was whatever you are going through, don’t give up. Friends, don’t give up, help is on the way!
You might be wondering as I am at times in my life, why we all have so many problems. It seems we just get past one problem and another one pops up.
It is so hard to have joy in the midst of struggles. Where is the joy?
A few days ago, I passed a vegetable and fruit stand on the side of the road. I turned my car around and went back to see what the lady was selling. She had plums and squash, yummy! In the course of our conversation, she said she used to sell at the farmer’s market but due to health reasons she had to stop. She said she couldn’t even can her fruits and vegetables like she did before. So, she decided to put up a tent and sell at her house.
She didn’t give up!
John 16:33 says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Friends you may be going through something today and you feel like giving up. Don’t give up, help is on the way.
God is our help when we have trouble. Look up because He will help you get through whatever you are going through.
Happy Monday! I hope that your week is starting out well. January is going by quickly. This week I am talking about something that has been on my heart over the last months and that is fear. It’s so easy to allow fear to overtake you.
Growing up, I have always watched the news. In fact, once you start watching it, you get sucked in by all the negativity. By the time, you finish the news program, you walk away feeling terrible and full of fear.
I have found, it’s not enough for me to start my day with the positive word of God. Something always happens in my day and I start to worry and fear.
I believe that there is a debilitating fear that Satan tries to put on us every day. I always thought that fear was a feeling. I know now it’s a spirit. But it’s so easy to allow fear to overtake you!
We can’t live in faith and fear at the same time.
In 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
I would much rather live in faith. I have found in my life that I need Jesus throughout my day. When fear comes, I go to the word of God. I believe that putting the word of God on repeat is key to getting through the day.
If you are new to the word of God, try reading one scripture a day. Start with 2 Timothy 1:7 or read a chapter in Psalm. Sign up for a daily devotion.
Make time for God throughout your day!
Happy Tuesday! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. My grands came into town over the weekend. It is always a good time when the grands are here. Friends, how are you doing? I admit, I am feeling a lot of sadness. Good grief we just need a minute to process.
With all that is going on in the world right now, I would be overwhelmed with grief if it wasn’t for God.
2 Corinthians 7:6 states, “But God, who comforts and encourages the depressed and the disquieted, comforted us by the arrival of Titus.”
Friends we can be encouraged today because we know a God that comforts and encourages us. He never leaves us. God earnestly cares for us but good grief we just need a minute to process.
Going back to what we know gives us comfort that God will be and is always with us. The God who comforts and encourages, comforts me.
Take a minute to process and think about all of the things that God has brought you through. He will never stop.
