I’ve loved getting to watch the sunset almost every night this year. Every one has been spectacular. Helps me to remember that our God is ever so faithful.
This is my prayer for you as the year winds down: “May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face shine upon you. May He give you His peace.” (Num 6:24)
As you celebrate this day, keep CHRIST in Christmas! And keep in mind: it’s not about the gifts under the tree but about the One who died ON the tree to redeem us from our sins. He is the greatest Gift of all.
God’s ways are not our ways. He’s working when we can’t see it. Sometimes it’s taking longer because He has something better in store. One of the best things I’ve learned is to trust God’s timing and trust His ways.
When you face opposition, ordinary people would be worried, ordinary people would complain, but here’s the key, you’re not ordinary. You have the blessing. God’s face is smiling on you.
For every problem you face in life, God’s Word has a promise. Find out what God says about your situation and speak His Word. He watches over it to bring it to pass in your life.
The reason the enemy is fighting you is because there’s a calling on your life. There is an assignment for you to fulfill. The fact that you have forces trying to stop you is a sign that you have a great destiny.
2) My sister and I were very close, I loved her deeply, and I grieve her death. But I am comforted, knowing she is now relieved of all earthly trials. Relief softens the harsh blows of grief. Thank you for your caring words of compassion and your ongoing prayers of support.
Dear Lord, help me take steps each day that will deepen my faith roots. When the unexpected happens … when the winds of change blow … when the fiercest storms try to uproot me … I want to be a woman found trusting in You. A woman deeply rooted in You.
Sometimes the reason it’s taking so long is because what God has for you is bigger than you’ve imagined. He’s getting you prepared to carry the weight of the blessing, the weight of the influence.
When you know . . .
- that God is FOR you
- that His Spirit lives WITHIN you
- that His favor is UPON you
you are no longer consumed with insecurity about the odds that may be stacked AGAINST you. 🙏🏽
Be encouraged.
When people patiently and expectantly wait on God in the midst of horrible circumstances, suddenly God breaks through. So don’t give up! Don’t stop believing! Stay full of hope and expectation. God’s power is limitless, and He’ll break through for you. #JoyceQuote#DontGiveUp
Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow me." Take up your task! There are giants to defeat. There are mountains to climb. There are powers and principalities to conquer.