It's ALL About Him

God's timetable may differ from ours. We tend to want an immediate answer to our prayers, but the Lord is never in a rush. He may not answer us immediately, but He has promised to answer, "in time of need". 

Hebrews 4:14-16 - Inasmuch then as we [believers] have a great High Priest who has [already ascended and] passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior]. For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin. Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. 

Waiting on the Lord draws us close to Him and teaches us to be patient.

Isaiah 40:31 - But those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not grow tired. 

We need to have strength and bravery, grounded in our trust of God. We need to be strong and courageous in the power of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.  

The Christian life is not easy. There are many adversaries, trials, and temptations.

John 16:33 - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world and deprived it of its power to harm you. 

Prayer: Father, give us grace in the waiting. Help us to do what honors You most. As we submit ourselves to You, live Your life through us. In Jesus' name, amen🙏. 

Let Go of the Old You

STOP identifying with the sinful, wounded, or abused person that you used to be and start identifying with the new person God has made you in Christ. 

BELIEVE the promises of God's Word more than you believe how you feel, and don't ever give up until you have victory. CHOOSE to believe what God says over what you see. When you realize you are a new person, you have a new hope. 

Renew your mind to new creation realities. Like  ... 

🌹I am the righteousness of God in Christ

🌹I am justified and sanctified through the

    blood of Jesus

🌹I have God-given talents and abilities 

🌹God lives in me

🌹God will never leave me or forsake me

    

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This is for those who have surrendered control of their lives over to Jesus. If you have never done so, know this ... that God loved you so much He sent His Son Jesus to take on the weight and sin of the world ... He did it for you. Ask Him for forgiveness of your sins, and ask Jesus to come into your heart and to be your Lord and Savior. He's waiting for YOU. 

Worrying about It IS NOT Gonna Fix It

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Philippians 4:6-7 

Feeling anxious? God tells us to pray about everything. To bring Him everything ... the good, the bad, the ugly. Tell Him how we're feeling. What's on our minds. What's overwhelming us. When we pray, it helps us to release the burdens that are so heavy that we've been carrying. 

God promises to give us peace for worry when we humble ourselves and come to Him. 

Come with a thankful heart, He's waiting for you. 

Father, we come before Your throne. Help us to trust You enough to bring everything to You in prayer and leave it with You. And to thank You for who You are, what You're doing, and to expect You to take care of everything we commit to You. In Jesus' name, amen 🙏.