May I speak with you today?: If you are currently facing separation or even divorce, it takes a great deal of strength to face the devastating affects this tragedy can have on your life. The pain of all that you are facing not only weakens your heart, it weakens your body.
It may take all the strength you have, to take care of your physical needs, such as eating, grooming, and interacting with others;let alone dealing with this current situation, etc. There may be days when you feel as if you don't have the strength to go on. (I have been there.)
Psalms 145:14-21"The LORD upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look expectantly to You, And You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. The LORD preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh shall bless His holy name forever and ever."
When we encounter adversity or temptation, we can claim these promises. We may even have to speak them out loud to ourselves repeatedly until we get them into our hearts. Our natural circumstances may appear to be falling short of what God's promises say. By believing in the promises, we engage the power of faith that brings their fulfillment into being. This is usually not instantaneous, as God uses time and circumstance to build our character and strengthen our faith.
James wrote,"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:2-4 NIV). If we can hang in there and not give up in believing, we will experience spiritual maturity and fulfillment of the promises.
Many times we are going through a certain situation and there is no one available to encourage us but God is always available. He cares about you and your situation. He knows the struggles and the loneliness you face, and He knows also the heartaches and even the embarrassment you may feel. More than that, He loves you and wants to help you and give you hope. The Bible says, "Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens" (Psalm 68:19). Open your heart to Christ and bring your burdens to Him each day.
As always, I pray and intercede on your behalf daily. For all those who are supporting me in this quest of marriages being healed, thanks very much for your support. Your support is appreciated.
Be encouraged
Pastor Doreen
2778 NW 193 Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
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