FACING OUR CONSTANT STRUGGLES

“BE ON GUARD. STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH. BE COURAGEOUS. BE STRONG. AND DO EVERYTHING WITH LOVE.” 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14

Committing our ways and following the way of Jesus is a constant struggle. No one told us that after we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior that our world would instantly become an easy place to live. It is not easy to live a righteous life. We have constant attacks from the devil and his ruthless demons. We find ourselves in the deepest of valleys and climbing over the highest of mountains. There are roadblocks constantly put in our way as we travel through each day. The ways of this world bombard us with doubt, worry, fear, jealousy, unforgiveness, pride, anger, bitterness, rage, slander, lust, lying and cheating, among many other evil ways. However, there is hope. Our Lord God has offered himself as our safety net, and our refuge. He will protect us, give us courage, strength and wisdom. We must be watchful. We must never waiver in our faith in his truth. We must stay strong and believe we receive because he is our source and not the world. The end of this world as we currently know it is upon us. Our Lord Jesus stands on the threshold of the door in heaven waiting for God’ instructions. We do not know exactly when this day and time will come but we are not to be caught unaware. We are to stay focused with constant praise and prayer to our Lord God in heaven. He sent the Holy Spirit to be with us and to guide us. We must believe and take our Lord God seriously. We must live our lives with love, peace and joy in our hearts and always be on guard! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!