Trust in God

The more completely I depend on God, the more He surprises me by the results that follow — results that I could never have achieved as long as I depended on my own efforts.

Lesson for the day

One thing I was made to understand today was the reason why God gives us prophecies- it is to wage a good warfare. Prophecies are meant to guide our prayer life because we have a thousand and one things to pray for, but  Romans makes it clear that the Spirit helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. (Roms 8v26)

1 Timothy  1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

From my devotional , 24th January 2017.
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The Dark Moment

I once spoke to a friend how I felt spiritually dry for some time; tried to read the Bible but I wasn't flowing, tried to pray but words weren't coming but to my surprise she just laughed, I was quite angry that probably she didn't understand what I was going through or she was forming "spiritual" for me. Her reply was that it does happen to her but you need to take your eyes off it-wasn't really satisfied with her reply though. Later on, I discovered what she said was true- we live by faith not by sight.

We live based on the promises of God and not our emotions.
 
R. Herbert said "The truth is, some days we soar and some days we just feel sore"

Rick Warren said "God is always present, even when you are unaware of him, and *his presence is too profound to be measured by mere emotion

A friendship based on emotion is shallow indeed.

Smith Wigglesworth said,   "I can't Understand God by feelings. I understand God the Father by what the Word says about Him. He is everything the Word says He is.

Get acquainted with the Father through the Word.

Dark moment will definitely come and they are meant to take us to a deeper level of maturity. Abraham relied on God's promise, so did Noah, Moses, David and even the Apostles.
In the absence of confirming circumstances, Job held on to God's Word.
This trust in God's Word made Job to remain faithful even though nothing made sense. His faith was strong in the midst of difficulties.

Focus on God's promises and not your emotions. 

Action plan: Get acquainted with the word of God; Write a list of God's promises for you and let them sink into your spirit 

Prayer: Lord, I receive grace to trust You always, keeping in mind your promises for my life. Amen
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Song of the Week

The song for this week is "I Pour My Love on You".

It's a song I enjoy listening to. It makes me remember the love of God for the dying man as written in John 3:16.

Enjoy!!!

[Verse 1:]
I don't know how to say exactly how I feel
And I can't begin to tell you what your love has meant
I'm lost for words
Is there a way to show the passion in my heart
Can I express how truly great I think you are
My dearest friend
Lord, this is my desire
To pour my love on You

[Chorus:]
Like oil upon your feet
Like wine for you to drink
Like water from my heart
I pour my love on you
If praise is like perfume
I'll lavish mine on you
Till every drop is gone
I'll pour my love on you

[Verse 2:]
Is there a way to show the passion in my heart
Can I express how truly great I think you are
My dearest friend
Lord, this is my desire
To pour my love on you

Quote of the week

There can be no obedience from the HEART unless there is freedom to disobey.

Anonymous.

Prayer of Deliverance

Lord please help me, I sincerely recognize my inabilities and incapacities

All I quest for is your divine help, come to my aid, Lord.

I do not have anyone who I could share my burdens with but I do know and understand that you know them all

Give me deliverance where it is needed, strength where it is needed, courage and boldness to face the upcoming challenges and overcome, and grant me peace in my heart.

Father, do not be far from me, carry me in your loving hands and put a smile on my face
Help me to always be grateful for the precious gift of your son, Jesus Christ to mankind