Invest your time in Him

You spend hours on your phone...you spend hours on social media...How many minutes are you spending on the WORD of God? How many minutes do you spend in His presence?

Get serious! I encourage you today to partner with the Holy Spirit and welcome a victorious life.

Just for fun🤣

In Sunday School, they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially interested when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs. 

   Later in the week, his mother noticed him lying down as if he were ill, and said, "Johnny, what is the matter?" 
Little Johnny responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife."

       

                                                                      

                                                

Commit Your Plans and Cause to God.

Do you know that you have a cause, a purpose and a reason for being here on this planet?

You are not here to simply fill the space, but to have an impact for the Kingdom of God.  As we turn our focus heavenward we find meaning that is bigger than ourselves.  Seek the Lord, commit your purpose and cause to Him.

      Sometimes we are looking for more definition, a blueprint for our lives that only God can give.  As you seek the Lord ask for His blueprints, definition and clarity for your life. Do you realize that God has a blueprint for every life?  That is amazing!  He really does have specific plans for each of us. Do you want God’s Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven?  God wants it even more and wants to manifest it through your life. When you get God’s blueprints for your life the eyes of your faith are opened to set your course toward manifestation and realization of those plans.  Have you ever had a big dream from God?  Did it seem too big to attain? The reason for this is that He is BIG. He does not know how to think small. God gives dreams as invitations to pursue Him to see those promises fulfilled.

     “But as for me, I would seek God,And to God I would commit my cause“

(Job 5:8)

Are we available for His use?

God is continually inviting us to come up higher, to go deeper and to pursue Him more. With every promise that God gives there is a pursuit that is required.  With the price that we are willing to pay, He will reward us with the same measure.  He is not looking for perfect vessels, but rather pursuing vessels that will not let go until they are blessed.  In this process He is pulling for an awakening within us and to see what we value the most.  In a world with many options will God be treated as just another option in our lives?

“Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions…’

“The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him.” So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.”

(Ezra 8:21,23)

Seek Christ out in His WORD

     

                  When you find yourself worrying and getting anxious about things that are going on in your life, seek Christ out in His Word.

 Let Him fill you with peace as you read of his faithful promises to you. 

Giving in to fear indicates a lack of faith. 

You must trust that the One who gave you life will be able to sustain you no matter what happens! Jesus died to release you from the prison of fear and worry.

Don’t go back into bondage when Jesus paid your bail in full. 

His blood at Calvary covered your iniquities and made you righteous before God. 

That is the power you need to cling to and to use when you are weak and weary.

 Take the yoke of Christ for He will lift your burden and give you the strength you need to continue.

In the beginning was the WORD.....

The WORD of God is potent!

Don't trust anything that is not built on the WORD of God.

There's HOPE.

I believe that the biggest problem we have in the world today is that, there are so many people who have lost hope. There seems to be so many hurts, problems, sicknesses, troubles, financial woes, family problems, world issues, political concerns, etc.

 It seems the world has no hope. Apart from God, it is an awful, hopeless place, but with God's help, we can make it. I want you to know that whatever situation you find yourself in at this moment, there is hope. 

You may not be able to see or feel the hope, but it is there for you. How do we find the hope? There is only one place where hope can be found, and that is in Jesus Christ."I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." `~ Psalm 27:13

David found himself in situations many times and had to remind himself that Hope is Real. It comes from God. Trust God. He wants you to trust Him. You need to agree with God about your situation. What does God say about who you are and what His will is for your life? 

Don't go by your feelings. Instead we should remind ourselves that God only has plans for us that are good. Jeremiah helps us remember what God has to say about us. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

We do not need to be disappointed and feel alone. We can have hope! God's love in our hearts will ignite the flames of hope we have buried deep inside our hearts. God's Word can encourage us as we read it with great anticipation and faith.

I hope and pray this message brings life to you. Pray out loud the words of hope into your life and your situations. I have hope! My hope is in the Lord! I will be strong and wait on the Lord. I trust God with my life and the life of my family. Speak these words every day. Hope Is Real. It comes from God! He has placed it in your heart. Speak it out and watch what God will do for you.

                                        

Trouble normally brings a testing of our faith.

“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:3

Trouble normally brings a testing of our faith. During times of trouble, we have to decide whether or not we truly trust God? We have to resolve whether or not we believe that God will take care of us? James tells us that it is during such times of testing and examination that our faith has a chance to grow and develop.

As we read through the Bible, we see many men and women of God who had great faith. How did they receive such faith? Did God bless them with an extra-ordinary amount the moment they accepted Him as their Savior, or did He do something to help their faith develop? If you will study their lives very carefully, you will see that many of them faced trials and testings along the way. 
With each difficulty came the temptation to doubt God. But with each difficulty also came the opportunity to trust God. Those who put their faith in God saw Him move, and with each miraculous movement, their faith grew stronger. This is why James tells us to rejoice whenever trouble comes our way. We may not rejoice over the difficulty we’re experiencing, but we can rejoice over what the difficulty can bring. Allow your tests to make you better and not bitter." So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” (James 1:4).

Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (Hebrew 10:35-36).

Be Encouraged in the Lord. He will see you through.

Let me encourage you today to keep your eyes on Jesus. You will stumble if we look away from Him to look at the circumstances around you.
 Then you'll apt to become discouraged. Are you weary of the race?
 Remember: God is not looking for perfection but for persistence. As you keep your eyes on Jesus, you will get the courage and stamina to keep going until the finish line. And if you stumble, He’ll be there to pick you up and get you back in the race again.


I hold your hands...Let's pray.

Precious Lord Jesus, we love You. Lord I lift up to You everyone that is reading this that you realize the Lord is with you in all that you do as believers, and He cares about every part of your life, right down to the smallest detail. I pray that you will learn to rest in Jesus and trust in Him for every part of your life. Take everything to Him in prayer and be still and wait upon Him. The weaker you are the more gentle He will be with you. Allow your weakness to be the door to His Presence. I pray that you know He will be your ever present help in times of need, your strength and your refuge. I pray that as you keep your eyes focused on Him you will be protected from falling into the deep waters of depression and self-pity. I pray that you get a real hunger for His Word so that you will grow closer to Him and never let go of His hand as He leads you through the obstacles that life presents. Walk in the warmth of His light and love!!! In Jesus precious name we pray, Amen and Amen

Pray and Teach Them How To Pray.

You’ll never be a perfect parent, but you can be a praying parent. 

Prayer is our highest privilege as  parents. Prayer turns ordinary parents into prophets who shape the destinies of their children, grandchildren, and every generation that follows.

Your prayers for your children are the greatest legacy you can leave.

                                                                       
Christina Ewanga

        Raising Kids With The Wisdom Of God Series

                                                                                                           

Raising Kids With The Wisdom Of God.

Ask the Lord to help you raise each of your children for Him in a manner that reflects His ways and the truth of His Word. Consider the following principles of parenting, and take note of the ones in which you need to gain maturity.

Use the related Scriptures as springboards for prayer. Ask God to help you eliminate each negative pattern in your parenting and to help you practice the positive patterns more consistently.

• Examine your expectations for your child. Are they realistic? Evaluate them in the light of God’s Word. (See I Corinthians 13:11, Matthew 18:10, and Genesis 33:12–14.)
• Love your child unconditionally. (See Deuteronomy 7:7 and I John 4:10, 19.)
• Look for opportunities to commend your child. Express appreciation for him frequently. (See Philippians 1:3, I Thessalonians 1:2, and II Thessalonians 1:3.)
• Seldom criticize without first expressing appreciation for your child’s good points. (See I Corinthians 1:3–13.)
• Give your child the freedom to make decisions when serious issues are not at stake. Your goal should be to bring him to maturity in Christ, not to dependence on you. (See Ephesians 4:11–16, 6:4, and Proverbs 22:6.)
• Do not compare your child with others. (See Galatians 6:4, I Corinthians 12:4–11, and II Corinthians 10:12–13.)
• Never mock or make fun of your child. Do not demean or belittle your child, and beware of calling him “dumb,” “clumsy,” or “stupid.” (See Proverbs 12:18, 16:24; Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 4:29–30; and Colossians 4:6.)
• Do not scold your child in front of others. (See Matthew 18:15 and I Corinthians 16:14.)
• Never make threats or promises that you do not intend to keep. (See Matthew 5:37, Colossians 3:9, and James 5:12.)
• Don’t be afraid to say “no,” and when you say it, mean it. (See Proverbs 22:15, 29:15, and I Samuel 3:13.)
• When your child has behavioral problems and needs correction, do not overreact or lose control of yourself. Do not yell, shout, or scream at him. (See I Corinthians 16:14, Ephesians 4:26–27, and II Timothy 2:24–25.)
• Communicate optimism and expectancy. Do not communicate by word or action that you have given up on your child or are resigned to his failure. (See I Corinthians 13:4–8, II Corinthians 9:1–2, and Philemon 21.)
• Make sure your child knows exactly what is expected of him. Most of the Book of Proverbs consists of specific counsel from a father to his son.
• Ask your child’s advice; include him in some of the family planning. (See John 6:5, I Timothy 4:12, and II Timothy 4:11.)
• When you have made a mistake with your child, admit it and ask him to forgive you. (See Matthew 5:23–24 and James 5:16.)
• Welcome contributions from your child. (See Proverbs 15:22; James 1:19, 3:13–18; and Titus 1:6–8.) Have family conferences in which you discuss things that affect the family, such as the following areas:
• Family goals
• Family projects
• Vacations
• Devotions
• Chores
• Discipline
• Complaints
• Suggestions
• Problems
• Assess your child’s areas of strength and then encourage him to develop them. Begin with one area and encourage him to really develop in it. (See I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:6, 4:5; and I Peter 4:10.)
• Give your child plenty of tender, loving care. Be free in your expressions of love by word and deed. (See John 13:34; I Corinthians 13:1–8, 16:14; and I Thessalonians 2:7–8.)
• When your child does something well, commend him. Especially let him know when his attitude and effort are what they should be. (See Ephesians 1:15–16, Philippians 1:3–6, Colossians 1:3–4, and I Thessalonians 1:2–10.)
• Be more concerned about God-honoring attitudes and character qualities than you are about performance, athletic skills, clothing, external beauty, or intelligence. (See I Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:25–28, Galatians 5:22–23, and I Peter 3:3–5.)
• Have a lot of fun with your child. Plan to have many fun times and to enjoy many special events with your child. Make a list of fun things your family can do together. (See Proverbs 15:13, 17:22; Ecclesiastes 3:4; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; and Luke 15:22–24.)
• Help your child to learn responsibility by administering discipline fairly, consistently, lovingly, and promptly. (See I Samuel 3:13 and Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, 22:15.)
• Think of your child as a “human becoming,” as well as a “human being.” Patiently consider that the task of raising children is a process that usually takes eighteen to nineteen years to complete. (See Proverbs 22:6, Isaiah 28:9–10, Ephesians 6:4, Galatians 6:9, and I Corinthians 15:58.)
• Live your convictions consistently. Your child will learn more by observing your example than he will by listening to your words. (See Deuteronomy 6:4–9, I Thessalonians 2:10–12, Philippians 4:9, and II Timothy 1:5–7.)
• Recognize that you are responsible to prepare your child for life in this world and in the world to come. (See Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Psalm 78:5–7, Ephesians 6:4, and II Timothy 3:15–17.)
• Be very sensitive to the needs, feelings, fears, and opinions of your child. (See Matthew 18:10 and Colossians 3:21.)
• Make sure your child knows that he is important to you and accepted by you. (See Matthew 18:5–6.)
• Avoid the use of words that express wrath or exasperation. (See Proverbs 15:1 and Ephesians 4:31–32.)
• Maintain the practices of daily Bible reading, discussions, and prayer. (See Deuteronomy 6:4–9, II Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 6:4, and Psalm 1:1–3, 18:6, 119:9–11.)
• As a family, become thoroughly involved in a Biblical church. (See Ephesians 4:11–16 and Hebrews 10:24–25.)
• Make your home a center of hospitality, a place where your child can be brought into frequent contact with many Christians. (See Romans 12:9–13, Hebrews 13:1–2, and II Kings 4:8–37.)
• Make it easy for your child to approach you with problems, difficulties, and concerns. Learn to be a good listener when he needs you. Give your child your undivided attention. Avoid being a mind reader, an interrupter, or a critic. Show an interest in whatever interests your child. Make yourself available when your child needs you—even when you are busy. (See I Corinthians 9:19–23; Philippians 2:3–4; James 1:19–20, 3:16–18; and I John 3:16–18.)
• Seek to bring your child to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. God is the one who grants salvation, brings conviction of sin, and gives repentance and faith. You, however, can provide an environment in which God saves—by prayer, Godly speech and example, family devotions, and involvement in a sound, Biblical church. (See II Timothy 1:5–7 and 3:14–17.)

A Prayer for Children | Every Parent must Pray for their Children

8 Powerful Spiritual Warfare Prayers for our Children

Participating in spiritual warfare is just one way to cleanse our bodies from evil spirits.If you want to participate in a stand against evil forces, check out these great spiritual warfare prayers for our children

Prayer #1

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I come to you desiring my child [give full name] to be free from all generational sins, iniquities, and their results, which may have an influence upon my child. I thank you for saving me and cleansing me of my sin. I confess that I belong to you, and I dedicate my child [give full name] to you.

I now confess and repent of all my sins, known and unknown. I now confess the sins of my forefathers. In the name and through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, I now renounce and ask you to break the power of all generational sins, iniquities, and curses that were passed down to me by the sins or actions of others. I now renounce and ask you to break and loose me and my family from all demonic subjection that would seek to influence or control me or my family in any way contrary to the Word or will of God. I claim release and freedom through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that my son/daughter would fear you, and that from now on righteousness would be the heritage of my family, of my children, and of our future generations.

Lord, I pray that [give full name] will receive you as his/her Savior at an early age. Place within his/her heart a desire to follow you all the days of his/her life. Keep him/her pure and willing to wait until you reveal your life partner for him/her in your perfect will. If it is your will for him/her to be married, I ask that you would set apart for yourself a life partner for him/her and that he/she would keep himself/herself pure. I pray that his/her life would bring glory to you, and I ask that you would give me wisdom in training him/her up in the way you would have him/her to go. Amen.

Prayer #2

Father, I receive, welcome, and acknowledge each of my children as a delightful blessing from you. I speak your blessings upon them and over them.

Children, I bless you in the name of Jesus, proclaiming the blessings of God, my Redeemer, upon you. May He give you wisdom, a reverential fear of God, and a heart of love.

May He create in you the desire to attend to His words, a willing and obedient heart that you may consent and submit to His sayings and walk in His ways. May your eyes look straight ahead with purpose for the future. May your tongue be as the pen of a ready writer, writing mercy and kindness upon the tablets of your heart. May you speak the truth in love. May your hands do the works of the Father; may your feet walk the paths that He has foreordained for you.

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are living their lives in truth.

May the Lord prepare you and your future mate to love and honor one another, and may He grant to your union upright sons and daughters who will live in accordance with His Word. May your source of livelihood be honorable and secure, so that you will earn a living with your own hands. May you always worship God in spirit and in truth.

I pray above all things that you may always prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.

In the name of Jesus, my Lord and my God, Amen.

Prayer #3

Heavenly Father, I ask You in the name and through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ to bind and rebuke Satan and to put a hedge of protection around me and each one in my family. “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in . . . [us] will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). In the name of Jesus Christ our Shepherd, Amen.

Prayer #4

Oh Lord,

I know my weaknesses and so do the demons. Father, I am struggling big-time right now with pornography and I need You to carry me today. Please, Lord, stop all thoughts of sexual promiscuity from plaguing me. Please don’t allow Satan to tempt me in this today. I need Your strength! I need Your hands of might! There is a battle for my heart and soul in this area and I want You to be the victor in my heart! I love You, Lord! Amen

Prayer #5

All Powerful God,

I extol You in praise! I thank You for Your mighty arms of strength! I bless Your Name! I will proclaim to the masses that the war is over! You have won! You have defeated Satan with the cross! Hallelujah! His weak, pathetic existence will end in the lake of fire and I cannot wait until the end! Until that time I pray that you will give me strength to endure the trials and hardships ahead. Prepare my heart and soul for war today! I love You, Abba! Amen

Prayer #6

O Lord,

Every day is an unseen fight in the heart and soul of mankind. I pray that today You will be pleased with my actions. I will put on the belt of truth and not deceive those around me. I will put on the breastplate of righteousness and treat all I see with fairness and integrity. I will keep my shoes laced tight to deliver the good news, hoping that some will come to know You. I will keep the shield of faith before me to extinguish the temptations that come my way. I will wear the helmet of salvation and live joyfully knowing that I am not home yet! I will have the sword of the Spirit ready at all times to deliver deadly blows to those that will listen to Your Word and truth, that they may come to realize how much they need You! Father, I praise You and thank You for Your compassion on me! I love You! Amen

Prayer #7

Gracious Father,

Please forgive me for the iniquities that come from me heart. Lord, sin has its pleasures, but the pain after is far worse! Lord, I am sorry for allowing the temptations thrown at me to overtake me today. I have sinned against You and I am so sorry! I cannot understand the depth of Your love! You knew from the beginning that I would sin so much against You and yet You paid my price in advance. I am nothing. I am the worst of sinners. And yet, I am more than a conqueror through the cross! Lord, I have failed You today but I will walk forward with my head high knowing that this was only a battle. You have already won the war over my spirit and soul and I am Yours forever! I love You so much, Father! Thank you for the cross! Amen

Prayer #8

O Lord,

My heart is grieving for those I love that are lost! Their souls are in the hands of the enemy and they don’t know it! What can I do? Father, please use me to shine the light of truth to them! Lord, I wish they could see what I see, to know what I know! Give me the words to speak to them! Lord, the pain that they will face if they die today is gut wrenching to me! Father, give me peace of mind to withstand this chaos and be Your servant to the lost. I love You! Amen

               
Reference: https://connectusfund.org/8-best-spiritual-warfare-prayers-for-children

“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Genesis 50:20

Good morning family, 

      Thanks for joining in on Raising Kids With The Wisdom of God series.

Let me remind you this morning of this powerful truth: God is good; the devil is bad. Sounds pretty elementary, doesn’t it? Yet, when we are in the midst of a painful situation, we can forget these things pretty quickly.

 The Bible says: “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:16-17) One of Satan’s greatest deceptions is trying to make Christians believe that God is behind many of the bad things that happen to them. 

That couldn’t be further from the truth. The devil is the one who works overtime trying to do us harm any way that he can. Jesus said: “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMP) Here, the Savior makes it clear that Satan means us only harm, while God means us only good.

Keeping these simple truths in mind is very important when we are facing negative circumstances. Every time we face adversity, we have a choice to make. Are we going to try to fight our own battles, or become resentful and vindictive? If so, then we are headed for serious trouble. Or are we going to trust that God is a good God, and that whatever comes our way, He will work it out for good, if we cooperate with Him? (Romans 8:28)

                        When you find yourself worrying and getting anxious about things that are going on in your life, seek Christ out in His Word.

 Let Him fill you with peace as you read of his faithful promises to you. 

Giving in to fear indicates a lack of faith. 

You must trust that the One who gave you life will be able to sustain you no matter what happens! Jesus died to release you from the prison of fear and worry.

Don’t go back into bondage when Jesus paid your bail in full. 

His blood at Calvary covered your iniquities and made you righteous before God. 

That is the power you need to cling to and to use when you are weak and weary.

 Take the yoke of Christ for He will lift your burden and give you the strength you need to continue.

Call it forth!

You have the power to call those things which be not as though they were. Therefore, speak faith and build yourself up even when you feel down! Say that you are strong even when you feel weak. Say that you are rich even when you appear to be poor! Call forth your blessings in the mighty name of Jesus!

Tuesday Motivation: You have great potentials within you. Release it!

“Is anything too hard for the LORD? ...” ~Genesis 18:14 ok?

If you could see what God has stored up for you, the people you’re going to meet, the places you’re going to go, the great opportunities and people that are going to find you, you would be amazed. It’s going to be the surpassing greatness of God’s favor. But too often, we make excuses. We come up with reasons why this is not going to happen for us.
 “Well, that sounds good, but I don’t have the training, the talent, the connections.” Or, “I come from the wrong family. I’m the wrong nationality. I’m too short. I’ll never come into my garden.”

No, God is not limited by your circumstances, your family or who is against you. When God breathed His life into you, He put a blessing on you that overrides anything that comes against you! The blessings God has stored up for you cannot be stopped by people,  mishaps or injustice. God has the final say. 
     Be encouraged today because God is taking you to a place of blessing. Don’t focus on your circumstances; focus on God because He is not limited by your limitations!

                                              
You have great potentials within you. Release it!

                                                     ~ christina

                                           

God Will See You Through.

I don't know how many of you have felt you've been shipwrecked or caught in a storm, but I believe many of us have felt abandoned on an island like Paul. Before Paul was shipwrecked on Malta, he was in a violent storm and had no control over his circumstances. He must have felt abandoned, toss about, forgotten at times. We have all felt this way. Maybe you are in a storm right now. Maybe you feel shipwrecked on an island yourself and no one knows.

I'm here to encourage you today and say that even in the middle of your mess; and while your boat may be getting tossed about by the waves, and your boat may be controlled by the winds, but I want to remind that our God is in control of the winds!! He calms the seas so put your trust not in the winds but in the Master of the winds. Let Him calm your seas. He wants you to pray like Paul, and trust in Him, and not to rely in on our own wisdom or skills. But it is equally wrong to sit and do nothing when there are still actions we can take to overcome certain problems. Do all that you can to fix the problem then trust God to do his part. God works for Paul's good and you can trust him to do the same for you. God may not make you comfortable or secure but HE will provide the opportunity to do what you can. He has not forgotten you or abandoned you. Our lives are in God's hands and we must continue on believing in good faith, God has you!!!! HE will bring you safe to shore and protect you always!

Scripture Acts 27:27-44
The Shipwreck

27 About midnight on the fourteenth night of the storm, as we were being driven across the Sea of Adria,* the sailors sensed land was near. 28 They dropped a weighted line and found that the water was 120 feet deep. But a little later they measured again and found it was only 90 feet deep.* 29 At this rate they were afraid we would soon be driven against the rocks along the shore, so they threw out four anchors from the back of the ship and prayed for daylight.

30 Then the sailors tried to abandon the ship; they lowered the lifeboat as though they were going to put out anchors from the front of the ship. 31 But Paul said to the commanding officer and the soldiers, “You will all die unless the sailors stay aboard.” 32 So the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat and let it drift away.

33 Just as day was dawning, Paul urged everyone to eat. “You have been so worried that you haven’t touched food for two weeks,” he said. 34 “Please eat something now for your own good. For not a hair of your heads will perish.” 35 Then he took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, and broke off a piece and ate it. 36 Then everyone was encouraged and began to eat—37 all 276 of us who were on board. 38 After eating, the crew lightened the ship further by throwing the cargo of wheat overboard.

39 When morning dawned, they didn’t recognize the coastline, but they saw a bay with a beach and wondered if they could get to shore by running the ship aground. 40 So they cut off the anchors and left them in the sea. Then they lowered the rudders, raised the foresail, and headed toward shore. 41 But they hit a shoal and ran the ship aground too soon. The bow of the ship stuck fast, while the stern was repeatedly smashed by the force of the waves and began to break apart.

42 The soldiers wanted to kill the prisoners to make sure they didn’t swim ashore and escape. 43 But the commanding officer wanted to spare Paul, so he didn’t let them carry out their plan. Then he ordered all who could swim to jump overboard first and make for land. 44 The others held onto planks or debris from the broken ship.* So everyone escaped safely to shore

God is in ultimate control of that situation: Don't give up!

“Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant” (2 Samuel 7:28).

We live in times of instability, uncertainty and fear. We are daily bombarded with negative news reports and projections that everything is getting worse. It is easy to be overwhelmed by anxiety, stress and worry.

If we can remember that God is in ultimate control of the world, then I believe that the anxiety in our lives can decrease. When we can accept what we cannot change, and take responsibility for the things we can, then we begin to make progress. Worry, stress and anxiety paralyze us with fear; and fear is a strategy of the enemy to stop us from moving forward.

The only way we can become free from the bondage of worry is to trust God. In order to trust Him, we must believe He is worthy of our trust. If we believe that God is good and that He does good, then we will continue to trust Him even when our circumstances are not good.

Make a decision today to stop talking to your friends or yourself about things that you cannot change, and start talking to God instead. He cares about you and everything that matters to you.

   God is in ultimate control of that situation...Don't give up!

                 Be encouraged! He will see you through.
     
             

   

Prayer moves mountains.

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A Parent's Prayer

Praying for our children is one of the most important things we can do for them. There is constant spiritual warfare raging against our children, because the family is one of the enemy’s prime targets.

The following suggestions present specific things we can pray for ourselves as we continue to intercede for our children.