The only hope of any believer is in the infallible nature of God to fail.
Discouragement is possible and happens.
Life’s event turns unpalatable, and Christians get discouraged.
Your anchor is God.
“The love of many will grow cold as a result of problems and troubles all around. Remember, Jesus mentioned this.
So, hang onto nothing else except hope in God.
He’s capable of saving to the very end.
Your hope in God will not and cannot fail you.
This world will definitely pass away with everything in it, but those who put their trust in God will abide forever.
The Lord is able to save to the very end.
True love….
True love cares;
True love thinks about others first;
True love is honest;
True love expresses empathy and shares burden;
True love sacrifices;
True love wait and
True love endures.
The idea about “love me,” “show me your love,” and even the “I love you” seems diluted, polluted, and complicated today.
But we know that in our hearts, true love is patient.
Love is kind and behaves nicely towards others.
Love does not envy other people. It is happy with other people’s successes and does not wish them evil.
Love doesn’t need to boast or brag about anything. It allows things and events to announce themselves without pushing them.
And love is level-headed. It is warm, calm and, collected, right?
Love behaves respectfully. For instance, it allows other people to talk and doesn’t mind taking turns even if it’s the last turn.
Love is considering others before yourself.
Love relax and would not get offended easily.
Love speaks out carefully against wrongdoing and maintains the truth.
Love endures and is hopeful about tomorrow.
True love lasts forever.
So, this is true love.
This is what true love is all about.
Stop praying; start working!
Yeah, stop praying and start doing some work!
James 1:22-25 said we should be doing what the Word says and not just hear it only.
Hearing the Word but not doing anything is of no use.
Jesus gave us a perfect example. After He finished praying, He would often get up and start His day with His disciples.
It would be spiritual laziness to spend the entire time praying and doing nothing.
Even God works!
God spent the day creating the world and retiring in the “night.”
Let’s stop deceiving ourselves as if prayers solve everything without acting or working.
Let’s get to work out our faith with some works.
Amen!
Asking for the lead
One major reason we ask for the lead is to avoid missing the way.
When there’s a lead, errors are avoided or minimized.
A lead gives us certainty of where we are going and which direction will help us achieve the end result– the destination.
Without a lead, we go astray.
We must ask/pray for the lead so that we don’t miss it.
And when you suddenly realize that you have been treading in the wrong direction, retrace your steps and head back in the right direction.
Happy new month of February, 2022.
By and by!
By and by when the morning comes;
All the saints of God are gathered home;
We’ll tell the story of how we’ve overcome;
For we’ll understand it better by and by.
This song is a reminisce.
Now, I believe I have a clearer picture of it.
A lot is happening in our world that we don’t understand, but when the Lord comes, no more confusion.
Everything hidden will be revealed. So many questions beg for answers, but the request for answers shall be granted. It’s a matter of time.
God will reveal His purpose, and His plans shall ultimately come to pass, and the finality of it all is when He comes.
Thank God!
Thank God I’m still here!
Thank God for the breath of life;
Thank God I’m not a victim of crime or gun bullet;
Thank God I do not lose anyone, although I don’t, by any means, wish that on anyone too;
Thank God for Peace;
Thank God for sound health,
Thank God for the past, the present, and the future.
And in everything give thanks. For in this, God is delighted.
Be Yourself!
Don’t stress yourself out trying to be another person.
You cannot!
Every attempt to live another person’s life causes heartache.
Why put yourself through the mystery of living another life that is not yours?
In the short run, you feel all the inadequacies, and in the long run, there is a lifetime of emptiness.
Free yourself and be yourself.
The life of man on earth 8.0 (shame and pain)
The man, Job, experiences shame, pain, and disgrace in the aftermath of the calamities that came upon him and his family.
Of course, he was unhappy, and he despairs for his life. Many of us are sad today due to reasons we can or cannot explain.
We all encounter difficulties and challenges daily.
Job vexed all his anger and bitterness. He even cursed the day he was born. He was sad and lost hope.
“Why wasn’t I born dead? Why didn’t I die as I came from the womb? Job 3:11
He knew that if he had not been born, he wouldn’t have any trouble. And that is the truth!
Had I died at birth, I would now be at peace. I would be asleep and at rest. Job 3:13
There’s a lot of trouble in life that many perspire and dread living.
What I always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded has come true. Job 3:25
It’s okay to express your emotions and let it all out. It’s okay to say what you want to say and let God know how you feel.
God understands, and He alone can fix many of our daily troubles.
So, turn to Him more than you have ever done before.
He will come and save you!
The life of man on earth 7.0 (the visit)
I have been writing about the life of man on earth. It is a series that delves into the life of Job.
Today, I continue with Job’s friends’ visit.
Job’s friends came to visit him after his calamities, and they were surprised at how they found him.
He was their friend, and of course, was a wealthy fellow. So, the condition they saw wasn’t a good one.
They cried and kept mute for days without saying anything.
There are good and bad sides to how Job’s friends responded to his new condition.
Sometimes, all you need to do to help someone is to say nothing. Keep your mouth shut!
You don’t know whether your words might hurt more or alleviate the problems.
Job’s friends tried to keep mute, but they could not sustain themselves for a long time before they start ranting.
We can learn to speak less and listen more.
These days, everyone wants to speak. Everyone wants to “be heard” There’s no crime speaking your mind, but in the multitudes of words, we often misspoke.
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. Proverbs 10:19
Lastly, entertain only friends who are going to lift you and not pull you down.
It is, for me, a daily decision because you cannot tell which friends are going to be nice to you “down the stretch” In a short time, most friends are cool, but not many cannot sustain themselves for a long time.
So, what type of visit are you entertaining today? What friends are you keeping?
The life of man on earth 6.0 (the discouragement)
Some people barely live their life, and many are almost giving up on life.
Trust me, I am right there with you, but Job was much more right there with you.
Job experienced the most bizarre situation in life when he lost everything in a day. Everything!
Job’s wife told him to “curse God and die” That’s his wife telling Job to give up!
Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” Job 2:9
I believe Job wouldn’t expect this elevated level of discouragement, but he wasn’t discouraged.
The bible says that Job did not sin against God despite all his calamities.
Life is not that easy.
You made every effort to succeed, but there are many challenges and discouragement easily set in. You are not alone.
Job’s friends did not help the matter. Instead, they make it worse. I know some friends are not encouraging in times of need. Job had a similar experience too. So, you are not alone.
David was so stressed because everyone that surrounded him was against him, but he encouraged himself. Encourage yourself too!
Jesus was also stressed out in His last days that he persuaded the disciples to pray. No, they didn’t! And the temptation was too much for them to bear as they all abandoned Him when He needed them most.
So, you are not alone; I am sure of this. Many people are going through what you are passing right now.
Be strong and take courage because there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Peace!