We live in a world that is in a state of confusion and chaos. The author of confusion and chaos is Satan. It certainly is not God. He has been removed Him from our schools, work, places of business, home, anywhere and everywhere you can think of.
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:33 King James Version
How many of you have been feeling, hurt, pain, experienced death be a loved one or friend, depression, anxiety, angry, frustration, loneliness, and isolation over the last couple of years dealing with all the crazy that surrounds us?
How about dealing with work and struggles there, money getting tighter from everything going up like groceries and gas, let’s not even mention paying bills and those prices going up because the rest of the cost of everything else is on a rise?
You miss seeing family, friends, the church family, school, work, and gatherings do to a virus preventing all that from happenig.
Eventually fear for the unknown steps in; first with uncertainty and then, like a death grip around your neck. It is splashed on the news outlets be tv, radio stations or social media. There is no escape from what you are always constantly hearing about it each and every day.
Now begs the real question where do you turn to for help and dealing with it all? When family and friends can only do so much and the news is clearly not a source of comfort nor joy.
Where do you look and turn to for help? What will help in these times of trials and tribulations?
Fear not my friends for all is not lost and there is hope. The Greatest Gift of all has been given to us. There is peace like no other, abundant joy and eternal life. Yes, my friends I am speaking of Jesus our Heavenly Father.
We were told in the there would trials and tribulations. Be vigilant, be prepared, and aware of the times we are in and the signs to keep watch for and take notice of the things that have already come to pass. Keep your focus on The Father. Don’t look for temporary relief but a permanent relief. Only God can provide peace about all that is happening and what is to come.
It is written 365 times to “Fear Not”. Fear is what today’s world is all about. Be it the Fear with covid or inflation that is hitting us. God is so much greater then our fears. Sure there is uncertainty but with God with us everything else fails in comparison. Those that are a child of God knows that The Father will never leave us nor forsake us. We know God will walk through the fire with us. He will carry us and see us through. He sustain us, comfort us, give us strength to make it each and every day.
What needs to stop is listening to the news and their false messages; they thrive on putting fear in people. I am not saying to abandon 100% but don’t take what is being said as word or truth. Seek the information out for yourself. Listening too much to the news can stress you out when life, work, family, and friends already add to that no need to let news be apart of it. Instead of listening to it in the car on your way to work and home save it for when home or viscera listen to it going to work and coming home but not at home. You need to relax and stress will simply add to it and anger over what is going on will take it’s toll on you and you need to detox from the toxins in the news. Don’t be so consume by it that you take their word as truth over that of The Father.
The Bible and scriptures are such great words of encouragement and inspiration and hope that it is the source to look to for help in every aspect of your life. There is nothing that God can not help you through and He will give you the words you need. Let His words be what you need. Let God be the one you cry out to, pray to and meditate with daily. Let Him encompass you with His Vocie, His Arms, and His Love. Let Him be all that you need.
Remember God wins the final battle. These things will pass away. Either it will pass or you and either way is a victory for those that are a child of God.
For those not sure they are a child of God or want to become a child of God it is very simple. There are three simple steps to take and I will list them below:
The ABC of salvation
• A – Admit
Admit that you are a sinner. To “sin” means to do something wrong. Here we bring to mind things that we have knowingly done wrong in our lives, as well as the times when we should have done good but failed to do so.
• B – Believe
Believe in Jesus and put your trust in Him. Christ’s death on a cross two thousand years ago was an act of selfless love. He took on himself the whole sins of humanity, making it possible for all people to encounter God. Believe that Christ has died for you, for all your sins.
• C – Confess
Confess Christ Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. This means acknowledging that he is your boss, your master. A kind, generous and loving master. What he says goes.
A Simple Salvation Prayer:
Lord, I admit that I have done things that are wrong. Thank you that you have died to take away all my sins. Please forgive me. I receive your forgiveness now and declare that I want to live for you for the rest of my life. Come and fill my life with your Holy Spirit. I now depend completely on you. Amen.
It really is that simple and no matter your past or the things you have done. There is nothing the Lord cannot forgive you for. From something small to big things there is nothing God cannot forgive.
Will you set aside your doubt and fears and surrender them to the one who stands at the door knocking with waiting arms for you? Will you trust Him and cast your cares and worries to Him? Will you trust Him and His Word to never leave you nor forsake you?
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