The storms of life are raging, and sometimes I just want to give up and give in. But the Holy Spirit in me reminds me of who I am, and who's I am. I am reminded that "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4). That's words to hold onto when all hell is breaking out in your life and around you.
I am reminded that even in the refiners fire, when the heat is turned up, I can still hold my head up high and bless the Lord for His goodness. I must shift my focus and remember that God has me, and that He will never leave me nor forsake me. That I can be confident that He is my helper (Hebrews 13:5-6).
Through the storm, and pains, even sick; I shall come forth. We have such an awesome God! Zephaniah 3:17 is very encouraging words; it reads, "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing". I can enter into the rest of the Lord knowing that He rejoices over me with joy and singing. That's words to hold onto when you feel you are sinking to a pit of darkness and despair.
So I rejoice in the Lord and think Him for my garment of praise! You see, I put on my garment of praise even when I don't feel like it, because it charges and changes the atmosphere around me. It breaks that spirit of heaviness, and the Light of God comes in and shines bright into my very soul canceling out all the darkness, bringing me to a higher place of praise.
I just want to encourage you today in your weapons of praise, prayer and fasting. We all have our ups and downs. Just remember that in the downs, look up and remember who you belong to, and start singing, dancing and praising your way out of the dark; "COME FORTH"!
Be blessed!
I am reminded that even in the refiners fire, when the heat is turned up, I can still hold my head up high and bless the Lord for His goodness. I must shift my focus and remember that God has me, and that He will never leave me nor forsake me. That I can be confident that He is my helper (Hebrews 13:5-6).
Through the storm, and pains, even sick; I shall come forth. We have such an awesome God! Zephaniah 3:17 is very encouraging words; it reads, "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing". I can enter into the rest of the Lord knowing that He rejoices over me with joy and singing. That's words to hold onto when you feel you are sinking to a pit of darkness and despair.
So I rejoice in the Lord and think Him for my garment of praise! You see, I put on my garment of praise even when I don't feel like it, because it charges and changes the atmosphere around me. It breaks that spirit of heaviness, and the Light of God comes in and shines bright into my very soul canceling out all the darkness, bringing me to a higher place of praise.
I just want to encourage you today in your weapons of praise, prayer and fasting. We all have our ups and downs. Just remember that in the downs, look up and remember who you belong to, and start singing, dancing and praising your way out of the dark; "COME FORTH"!
Be blessed!
nice post! thanks for sharing... blessings...soraya
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