15 July 2022

 Good morning! Perseverance and a firm belief that God walks with us and sees us through everything is sometimes hard to keep. This life we seek with God ain't easy. There are so many distractions, maladies, questions that we sometimes shrug our shoulders and ask "huh?". Hey, you are not alone! Even the most devout follower of Christ  has the same things go on in their life that you do.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
NIV

Change your view from self condemning to learning. We teach our children what and how out of love, and to warn them so they don't goof up like we did. God does the same with the Word and admonitions from fellow believers. We of course take offense sometimes but we need to examine what is told to us. If it is bogus, toss it aside. If it is correct, thank them and fix it. The following is very encouraging;

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
NIV

"Common to man", to me that is so encouraging because the things that we deal with daily aren't unique to us. Everyone deals with the same basic issues that thwart our walk with God. Some succumb to them and some do not. Ever feel like you are the only one facing things? Yep, we all do sometimes but train yourself not to fall into that trap cause it'll grab hold and bind you. We are not alone. Jesus is right here, right now.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your loving grace that saves us. Thank you for always being with us even when we feel alone. Lord we lift those up today who need a touch from you. Lord show them what they need in their lives. Lord we ask for wisdom and a quick remembrance of the scriptures in times of woe and in times of joy. Lord teach us to be your servants. in Jesus name, Amen

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