LIVING IN THE STRENGTH OF GOD’S PROMISES

” FOR YOU, O LORD, HAVE NOT FORSAKEN THOSE WHO SEEK YOU.” PSALM 9:10

” THE LORD’S PROMISES ARE PURE, LIKE SILVER REFINED IN THE FURNACE, PURIFIED SEVEN TIMES OVER.” PSALM 12:6

My life upon this earth can be so much more than I allow it to be. I hinder myself from the free gifts given to me by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I allow myself to get busy with my earthly concerns. I set out each day on my own and when I confront troubles, I try to solve them on my own. When I run into sorrows, I try to overcome them on my own. I have a God in heaven who is gracious and not forceful. He wants me to come to Him because I need Him. He wants me to depend upon Him because I truly believe in Him. Because my Lord desires my love, I have a job to do. I must trust Him and believe in Him. I must concern myself with Jesus first in my life. I must learn to listen to Him and not be afraid of what he tells me to do. I must recognize his voice and commands for my life. I must take the time to learn his promises for my life. When I confront troubles, no matter how large or small, I must go to him for the answers. When I run into sorrows, I must allow Him to handle them. You see, with Jesus leading my life I cannot go wrong. He will take on all of my struggles and put them on his back and relieve me of the stress. He will take my sorrows and turn them into joys. We must, however, know his word well and put complete trust in his promises. My time upon this earth can be so much more when I allow Jesus to take control. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!