Romans 10:17 So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
How do you handle life's disappointments? Do you cuddle up in a corner and cry? Do you throw punches into your wall? Or do you try to find the purpose in them? The bible tells us that each day has been made by the Lord and we should rejoice and be glad in them (Psalm 118:24) so I try to take each day as a new blessing from Him. And that is why the scripture tells us that His mercies are new everyday.(Lamentations 3:23) The Lord knew our lives would not be easy. Life is hard and it comes with a lot of challenges and heartaches but it is how we react and respond that makes the difference. I heard that the way we respond determines how quickly God will take us from the pit to the palace. So I try to look to Him instead of react in my own flesh. Not always easy but I truly do have such strong faith in the Lord that I know, I know, I know He has got "this". And by "this", I mean "all of me; my life". He has my life in His hands and it is His will playing out so if this disappointment is part of the plan, then what choice do you or I have? You can't take all of God's glory and blessings and favor and not want the tests and trials, doesn't work that way. A marriage vow tells us "in sickness and in health, richer or for poorer" because it was designed to instruct us that no matter what, we are to stay and keep the faith and accept all things for life will bring its bumps in the road. The key to the Christian life is that we are either in a storm, stepping out of a storm or about to step in a storm . God's goal for us is for us to be like His Son Jesus and He uses the storms to make us stronger in faith so eventually we will overcome sin and death like Jesus did. So we need to put on our armor of God and be bold in our faith and having done all we can do, stand. (Ephesians 6:13) The enemy wants us to feel defeated, depressed, discouraged...he wants us to think the Lord has denied us but we know better so praise and worship the King and stand on His promises for He is our Rock Eternal. Amen!
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Nahum 1:7 Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble: He knows those who take refuge in Him.
Hebrews 11:6 Without faith, it is impossible to please God. For he who comes to God must believe He exists, and rewards those who diligently seek Him.
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