Good morning! How are we faithing? I know that you all have faced things and I have had my share of trials and guess what? There will be many more. The Word did not promise perfect life and abundance the whole time you reside on this earth. The fact is the Word does tell us there will be all sorts of things that are hard on earth but we do have a protector and a place for rest and comfort. By keeping our eyes on God and not focusing on whatever besieges you, you become more resilient to the infractions against you. As believers we need to remember what is promised in the Word and where our protection is. We may fall in the middle of a catastrophe due to many reasons and lots of times not of our own doing at all but we can take comfort in knowing we can call on God for help. The Word will indeed sustain you even when things get dicey. God will carry you when the times are rough, all one must do is trust and seek him with the reassurance from the Word that this will pass and gee whiz, if it kills you, you'll be with the Father anyways so why get down over things so temporary? Yes it may hurt, yes it can be real hard but in the end does the trial matter or our response? Equipping yourself with the Word so when these things come you soar to the other side and nothing sticks to you is where those promises prove true.

Psalms 91:4
He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
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Mark 13:30-32
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
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2 Samuel 22:31
"As for God, His way is blameless;
The word of the LORD is tested;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
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Heavenly Father,
   Thank you for your Word that reassures us. Lord we ask for protection from the dark forces around us. Help us see what is real and what is illusion. Help us seek you first when we deal with life. Lord we lift those who are facing calamity. Show yourself and grant that peace so they know you got their back and are shielding their front. In Jesus name, amen