Good afternoon, Heartstrings family
How are you today? Have you noticed how fast the time has gone by? There is so much going on! I have prayed you are safe and well. That your faith is strong in the Lord Jesus Christ, regardless of all the things happening in our world. Prayers are constant for Israel, America and family around the world.
Personally, when I give precedence to the news above the Word of God, I become faint hearted and discouraged. My hope wanes. My countenance droops and my words are unbefitting for a child of God. Do you understand? Where do we turn when bad news, experiences, troubles come to us?
Psalm 73:25-28 says, "Whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You. ~ My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever. ~ For behold, those who are far from You shall perish; You will destroy all who are false to You and like [spiritual] harlots depart from You. ~ But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God and made Him my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works." Amen!
Today, brings us another day closer to the return of the Lord! I pray this encourages you. Bringing our focus where it should be and drawing nearer to God strengthens us so we don't compromise in the day of trouble.
If you have been born again, you know the Lord will sustain you. If you are reading daily the precious Word of God, you will remain under the shadow of the Almighty. He will not forsake you. He Is faithful. His plans are perfect. Read Ephesians chapter one and see how much love He has for you. For He has chosen you. He has redeemed you and He has sealed you with His Holy Spirit.
We stumble but we will not fall flat. Holy Spirit is preparing us as the Bride of Christ and soon we will meet Him face to face! I long for this more than any other thing.
I Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray continually. Are you?
Psalm 62:5 says, "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him." Are you resting?
Ask Holy Spirit to take charge of this day. We take this journey, not alone, but with Jesus. I find that when I try to figure out the future and plan for every possibility, I tend to ignore the Lord, my constant companion. He sustains us moment by moment. His hand is strong, so let's not be anxious about anything.
Search out the scriptures and find your heart and mind, soul and strength are renewed daily. When the storms come, and they will, be not afraid. Soon, He is coming!
Father in Heaven, You are Holy and I submit myself to You. Your plans are perfect. Time, belongs to You, Everlasting Father. Fill us with Your Spirit so we may have power, love and a sound mind, as it says in 2 Timothy 1:7. Help us, restore us as we surrender to You Lord God. Pour Your Spirit upon us, like fresh oil from Your Throne. Be with those in trouble. Help them lift up the Shield of Faith and stand strong without compromise. The enemy makes lots of noise, but we know You are in Control, all around the world. WE love you Abba Father and pray these things in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Though I don't get here often, you are in my prayers. Pray for one another! Love in Christ Jesus, Patricia.
Abundance is...when I do not compromise