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Waiting On God- Part 3: God is working on our present circumstances
Why are we required to wait for God’s timing? My fiancé and I were engaged for a few years before we decided to get married. But, so often, my family and friends would ask me what we were waiting to get married. Just do it already. They often said you’d been a widow for years, and you’re not getting any younger. Somehow, I knew in my heart that God wanted us to wait. Why? Only God knew. However, there were times that I went to the Lord and tried to give Him a timeframe. “Lord, if you don’t open the doors by the end of the year, I’m not getting…
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Waiting On God- Part I: God Works On Our Behalf
Have you ever wondered why things we wish for don’t turn out to be the way we wanted or when we wanted them? I have learned that things don’t exactly work out the way I expected when I rush into things and don’t wait on the Lord. When I’m not willing to wait, my life turns into chaos. God doesn’t want us in spiritual debt. He wants to give us what we need. But only in His time. He knows everything about our lives, from beginning to end. He knows exactly where I am at this moment. God knows exactly what I need when I need it, and when I’m…
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Persevering In The Waiting
Have you ever faced a storm and wondered if God has forgotten you? Would I ever get out of this storm? If so, you’re not alone. About four years ago, I faced a harrowing situation at work that changed my life. I was wrongly accused of misplacing senior dues. I didn’t know why I was going through this storm or trial. I couldn’t see how God was going to get me through it. I wanted to run out of the storm desperately. I didn’t want to go through the pain or the humiliation. I just wanted it gone. God, on the other hand, had different plans for me. So, I…
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Faith, Faithful, Keep HIs Promises; Bible; Jesus; Heavenly Father; Faith; Meditating on God's Word, Forgiveness
It’s Okay to Let Go.
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 Does your past keep you up at night? Have you ever had a fabulous day where everything seemed bright! You had a great day with the Lord, and you felt that nothing could cloud your day. Suddenly a familiar song, an unexpected call, or a text triggers an old memory, a painful one. Immediately your mood changes. Your bright sunny day becomes gloomy. Your mind takes you to a painful time in your life. You feel as if you’ve stepped into a time machine and were transported to the past for…
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Awareness Of His Presence
We all desire to spend time with Jesus. But sometimes we get interrupted by our busy lives. Did you know that Jesus set the example of private payer times? However, he also developed a less quantifiable model; He consciously lived each moment connected to and aware of His Father. Jesus and His disciples spent most of their time together. Wouldn’t it be awesome to spend time with Jesus just like the disciples? Here’s a tremendous truth, yes, we can! Jesus is with you and me; He’s near us in our daily lives. Jesus is with us while we’re doing our daily chores; He’s with us while we’re working; while we…
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Final Transformation
Have you ever wondered what it will be like to be in heaven? Would you be a blessing in heaven? I’ve spent my entire life second-guessing my decisions. I’ve always believed that I wasn’t good enough. Yet, throughout my relationship with Jesus, I often wondered if I was worthy of His calling. Would I be a blessing to heaven? During Christmas, my family got infected with Covi. Our hearts were heavy with fear, anxiety, and worry. We had no idea how we, especially the babies, would survive this virus. Then, out of nowhere, I received a call from one of our church sisters. She called to say she was preparing…
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God Faithfully Keeps His Promises
“Review the past for me; let us argue the matter together.” Isaiah 43:26 NIV My brother-in-law loves Psalms. Every morning before sunset, he goes to his prayer room and spends time with His Heavenly Father. He begins his day thanking the Lord for His love, goodness, and faithfulness. Then, he reminds the Lord of His promises. I couldn’t understand why we needed to remind our Father of His promises for years. But, today, the Lord reminded me how much He loves for His children to remind him of all his promises. In Isaiah 43:26, the Lord said to Isaiah, “Review the past for me, let us argue the matter together.”…
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God Has Good Plans For Us
Amid trouble and chaos, God is working to design a future for us that is full of hope, peace, and success. God’s dream (vision) for us is written in His final book. “A great multitude that no one could count from every nation, tribe, people, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne and to the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:9-10 NIV) This dream drives the heart of our Heavenly Father. His purpose from all eternity is to prepare…
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He can’t be bargained with
Have you ever promised to do something for The Lord if He would grant your request? I have. At the end of 1998, after my father had three colon surgeries, the doctors told us that the cancer had spread and there was nothing they could do for him. Our family, including myself, was devastated by the news. So, because I didn’t know any better, I began to bargain with God. I promised God that if He could cure my father, I would do anything for Him. But unfortunately, the fear and pain of losing my beloved father were too much for me to bear. In my ignorance, I believed that…
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Looking Beyond The Storm
“Call to Me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 NIV In the Book of Jeremiah, chapters 30-33, Jeremiah assured the Jewish people that they wouldn’t be captive forever. God would free them to return to their land and restore their fortunes. He would repay their enemies for their wickedness. How amazing is our Heavenly Father? Even when we stray and get into a mess, He’s faithful and true to His Word. Friends, I have learned that no matter what storm I may be facing, God will always come through. Our enemy, the devil, would never have the final…
