Here is another I wrote a few years ago & had yet to post it here. Enjoy...
I am inspired to post this blog for all of my friends who
are “going through.” For one, the loss
of a loved one; another…a desert experience:
and another…financial burdens.
I am reminded of Tommy Tinney’s story of his daughter in the
elevator. She started to get nervous as
the elevator became crowded because her view was obstructed. She stretched forth her arms toward her
father and said…”daddy pick me up, I can’t see from here.” Tommy Tinney reached down to pick up his
daughter and she was immediately comforted.
Take note: although her circumstances remained the same, she was able to
see from a better view.
FOCUS
When you are going through, try focusing on your blessings
vs. your situations. If God never does
another thing for you… you my friend have been blessed. You ARE blessed. Thank God for the “little” things because
someone, somewhere is wishing they had your blessings. Someone, somewhere would trade places with
you in a heartbeat.
When “going through”, I tend to view things in the spiritual
realm. Realizing where my true home is,
I don’t really care what happens to me in the physical as I am no longer “of
the world” I am in it. I remember a
conversation I had with a friend when I was struggling to pay a bill and she
asked me a question that remained with me to this day…
”Do you know WHOSE you are?”…
“Yes” was my reply …“Then why are you worrying about HOW you’re going to pay your bill?”
I think that was the last time I worried about anything.
Try to focus on the outcome of your trials rather than the
“going through.” Bury yourself in the
Word to remind yourself of God’s promises.
He does not lie, and He will honor His word.
GOD IS IN CONTROL
You know people give Satan too much credit. God is in control. If you belong to God, don’t you know Satan
must seek permission to “mess” with you?
God is in control. If He is
allowing you to “go through” there must be a tremendous blessing waiting for
you at the other end.
GIVE THANKS
Don’t forget to PRAISE throughout the entire process. The bible tells us God inhabits the praises
of His people and as you read through the scriptures, you will find evidence of
that in each battle the Israelites found themselves in. In EVERYTHING, give thanks…
Thank you God for meeting my needs
TODAY.
Thank you God for my health and
strength.
Thank you God for my place of
employment.
Thank you God for my family.
Thank you God for waking me up
TODAY.
Thank you God for saving a wretch
like me.
THANK YOU GOD!
· Numbers 11 – (a lesson about complaining)
· Praising the Hell Out of Yourself – Dr. George McCalep Jr.
· God Chasers – by Tommy Tinney
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