“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.” 2 Cor. 4:8-10.
Growing numbers of Christians seem to be at the breaking point. Young people, especially, are giving up in defeat. They feel they cannot live up to the image the society has set before them. Their world is not that idealistic. They live with intense peer pressure, heartbreak, hour-by-hour crises, and horrible family problems. Their friends are hooked on drugs and too many are dying by suicide. They look into the uncertain future, frightened and worried; loneliness, fear and depression hound them daily. The fear of known and unknown realities seem to stir them in the face.
Even admired preachers and well-known personalities suffer moments of depression and the same infirmities you find in any normal Christian — sometimes feeling like a failure and wanting to give up. Paul talked about “trouble which came on us … we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life” 2 Cor1:8. In that moment when the walls seem to be caving in and the roof appears to be collapsing, when everything seems to be coming apart and sin demands the upper hand, a voice deep within cries, “Walk away from it all. You don’t have to put up with this.”
How can you learn to hold on and live one day at a time? You can begin by forgetting all shortcuts and magical cures. Satan will always be here, deceiving, accusing, and trying to rob you of your faith. But there are two wonderful absolutes you can be sure of: Its starts with, God really loves you! Never doubt His love for you. Secondly It’s your faith that pleases God the most. God wants so much to be trusted. Until your is stretched to trust Him you can’t get His best. “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness” Rom. 4:3. You may not understand why God takes such a long time to intervene on your behalf, but you can be sure of one thing. He will keep his Word to you.
FURTHER READING:
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter. 4:13.
“And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.” 2 Cor. 1:7.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, Thank you for the sure mercies of David hanging over my life. Even though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of death, I fear no evil. I defy every limit and known barriers placed before me. The hand of the lord hangs over my life I shall not be afraid what any man can do to me in the name of Jesus. I’m a line crosser, in the name of Jesus, I’m a barrier breaker, I’m gaining new height each day in the name of Jesus. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Isa. 13:1-22.
Isa. 14:1-32.
Isa. 15:1-9.
Isa. 16:1-14.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“Your Enemies Don’t Submit Through The Greatness Of Your Tears! Your Liberty Is A Function Of The Degree Of His Power At Work In You.”
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