God said in Isaiah, “Even to your old age, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you, and I will carry you.” You never get too old for God to carry you. The fact is, God is carrying you right now, but if you don’t recognize it, you’ll live stressed out. You’re in your Father’s arms.
At times, we think the winds are too strong, the loss too painful, the sickness too great. You don’t think you can make it. God is saying to you, “I’m right here with you in the storm. It’s going to be okay.”
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All those things that you could be worried about, bothered by, “Why isn’t this happening?” Turn it over to Him. Do your best and then rest. “God, I don’t have to have my way to be happy. I trust You. I know Your way is better.” Check out this message from Joel! "Surrender the Outcome": https://t.co/kNnMjb1SU6
You may have seen His blessings in the past, but you haven’t touched the surface of what He has in store. The scripture says, “We haven’t seen, heard, or imagined the amazing things God has for those that love Him.” This is a new season. God is about to do a new thing.
Do you believe that God’s up to something amazing, or are you looking back at what used to be, what didn’t work out? Change your focus. No more looking in the rear-view mirror; start looking forward. Start expecting His goodness. This is a new day. God is doing a new thing in your life.
God never brings you out the same. When you understand this principle, you won’t live bitter when people do you wrong, you won’t fall apart when you go through loss, give up on your dreams because something unfair happened. Instead, you know it’s setting you up for something greater.
To reach your destiny, you’re going to have to put up with some things. You’re going to have to be the bigger person and overlook some insults, not defend yourself every time, not have to have the last word, straighten people out. You’re going to have to be the lamb and let God fight your battles.
Don’t miss your greatness because you’re dependent on people approving you. Don’t shrink back and let your dreams die because you’re worried about what they may think, what they may say, or how they may not accept you.
Do the hard thing. When you do what’s difficult, there’s a grace that empowers you, a favor that enables you. It won’t be as hard as it looks. God will show up and breathe on your life with strength and courage, making ways where you don’t see a way. Be inspired by this message from Joel, "Don't Shrink Back". https://t.co/v5OAg8hxlL
This is not the time to shrink back. In your DNA is the courage of Esther, the boldness of David, the faith of Abraham, the endurance of Sarah, the favor of Mary, the power of Elijah, the strength of Samson. That’s who you are: a history maker. Be strong. Be courageous. Go after what God put in your heart.
If you're dwelling on the past or worrying about your future, you'll miss the present. David said, “This is the day the Lord has made.” Today is a gift from God. Are you fully engaged, making the most of each moment, loving your family, appreciating the blessings around you?
Scripture says, "God has an appointed time to bring the promise to pass and it will not be one second late." Thoughts will tell you, “You’re falling behind. You’re missing out. God must have forgotten about you.” No, when it's your appointed time, God will make up for lost time.
The way you move forward in faith is knowing that God is working all things for your good. He’s not going to leave your life in a broken place, in a damaged place, in an unjust place.
If you want God to not only hear but to listen, then speak the language of faith. “Father, thank You that Your mercy is bigger than my mistakes. Thank You that You’re not holding my past against me. Thank You that I am forgiven, thank You that I’m redeemed.”
Take time for the people you love. Life is fragile. The Scripture says, “Our life is like a mist.” We’re here one moment, then we’re gone. Life is too short to live offended, not speaking to each other, letting petty issues pull us apart.
God’s not limited by your education, your experience, who you know, how you were raised. He knows how to bring the fish. You do your part and let Him in your boat. When you honor Him, God will bless you in ways you’ve never imagined.
God has armed you with strength for every battle. He’s surrounded you with favor. Goodness and mercy are following you. He's going before you and making crooked places straight.
When we see God’s favor, when He gives us the victory, brings us through tough times, causes us to defeat giants, let the first thing we do be to build an altar. Let us recognize His goodness, acknowledge His mercy.