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And so, I have adopted a simple test for any idea, conversation or philosophy. “Is it true?” Before I stand in the mirror and “affirm” myself, I want to know the truth. Am I really good at something, or am I just blowing smoke at myself. If I’m not good at it, can I get better? Probably. What will it take? I can do that.
And before I affirm that my “perception” is reality, I need to test it. Am I holding on to this perception because I want it to be true, or because I have reasonable reason to believe that it is true?
Of course, to really ascertain the truth, we need to consult God, the Author of Truth. He knows what is “real” on a far deeper and more complete level than we ever could. And through Him, we can achieve more than we ever could on our own.
And that’s the difference between optimism and hope. The optimist doesn’t see the pothole until he’s in it. The man filled with the virtue of hope sees the pothole as it really is, and discerns with God’s help what he’s going to do about it.
I know, nobody prays about how to get around a literal pothole. But trust me, when it comes to all of the figurative “potholes” we encounter in life, you’ll be much better meeting reality straight on with God at your side than you will creating your own “philosophy” that ignores or minimizes it.
” — Mary Beth Bonacci (reallove.net)“
“…Living in God’s will does not mean that you’ll always know the future. In fact, if he’s a “Lamp unto our feet,” as the Psalm says, this seems to imply that he may simply guide us one step at a time. God’s will is our hiding place, and he tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Today is where peace is to be found.
God always hears us when we pray. He always answers us: sometimes with a yes, sometimes with a no, and sometimes with “wait.” All are answers to prayers, even if they aren’t the answer we want right away. Perhaps if he is calling you to marriage, then now is a time when he really wants to teach you about trusting without fear. Perhaps he wants you to offer your sufferings as a prayer for some soul out there who could really use that extra grace right now. Who knows? But I do know that he will wipe every tear from your eye. Cling to him right now, and have peace knowing he has a plan in mind for you (Jer. 29:11-14).”
” — Chastity.com
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19, NKJV)
Isn’t it good to know that we serve a Deliver? You might feel afflicted today, but God is working to bring you out of that difficult situation. It may not be in the way you thought, but you have to trust that God has your best interest at heart.
An affliction is defined as the cause of persistent pain or distress. I know that afflictions can take on many forms — a sickness or hardship, a temptation, a coworker or family member. There are so many things that can come against us, but God promises in His Word that no weapon formed against us shall prosper! Those afflictions are only temporary. Stand in faith believing that God is on your side, and you and God are a majority! It doesn’t matter what your circumstances look like, get up every morning and say, “This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. My Deliverer is coming!”
As you stand and trust the Lord, He will deliver you out of all your afflictions, and you’ll see His hand of blessing in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for being my deliverer. Thank You for making me righteous through the blood of Jesus. I trust that You have a good plan for me, and You will deliver me out of all affliction in Jesus’ name! Amen.
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A number of you who I have been talking to lately have been having trouble with feeling close with God. To me it all starts with getting to know him and his commandments better by diving it to the word. So I want to do a challenge for 30 days to take the first 30 minutes of your day to read your bible and pray. I hope you guys can join me on this challenge, I’d love to hear about your transformation after you’ve completed this!
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