I am having a difficult time managing the issues in my relationship. In my past I ran, I left, I closed doors and I didn't look back. Now that, that's not the best option I'm struggling to make it through. I constantly feel as if I am compromising and giving and barely receiving the full benefits of love and intimacy. It's so frustrating and I want to just shut down but I know there is another way. There has to be... right?
I keep telling myself to look to you. To believe your plan and purpose for my life even when it isn't so clear but I must admit there are times when I just want these issues to be resolved. I remember Job and all the trials he had to face. He was so strong in his faith. Even though he complained a bit he acknowledged you and your presence. I pray that I am able to get through the trials that come about with the strength of Job knowing that in the end your plan is always perfect.
Job 42:2 says, "I know you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted." - It's one of my favorite verses.
Help me to live a Job 42:2 life. To quote one of the pastors at World Changers, "I have no bad days and no sad days," because I know that this is the day that you made for me to live in your light and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Help me to focus on my faith life and not my sight life. To know that when I stand in your shadow I am hidden from hurt and pain.
Thank you now for the blessing. I am in awe of your power and ability.
Amen!
Though it took us almost 6 months to complete a 30 day fast, I am proud of our progress. Today's imprint is the very last and I think it sums up our work to date.
Romans 5: 1-6
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Because we have peace with God, from God and know how to access it, we can tap into that spirit power and conquer fear, worry, rejection, and hurt feelings. I will never forget when my pastor said if our feelings are constantly hurt by others it's because our feelings are invested in the wrong things. That's not to say people won't do things that are not right or offensive and just plain wrong but that the peace we have should cover our reaction to those attempts. Last night in Bible study Pastor Dollar reminded us of the grace of God and how it is given the moment we are saved. Grace is the unmerited mercy of God given to us which makes us full in him, without lack. We know we have this grace by faith and that knowledge in itself should bring us peace. We stand firm in our peace because we believe. We believe in God's promises of Hope which will not put us to shame. We know that even in times of trouble and adversity, God's perfect plan will prevail. Once we can see through God's eyes we can relax in the blessed assurance that everything will be OK. Have peace with that fact!
Maybe we should focus on Grace next???
Romans 5: 1-6
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Because we have peace with God, from God and know how to access it, we can tap into that spirit power and conquer fear, worry, rejection, and hurt feelings. I will never forget when my pastor said if our feelings are constantly hurt by others it's because our feelings are invested in the wrong things. That's not to say people won't do things that are not right or offensive and just plain wrong but that the peace we have should cover our reaction to those attempts. Last night in Bible study Pastor Dollar reminded us of the grace of God and how it is given the moment we are saved. Grace is the unmerited mercy of God given to us which makes us full in him, without lack. We know we have this grace by faith and that knowledge in itself should bring us peace. We stand firm in our peace because we believe. We believe in God's promises of Hope which will not put us to shame. We know that even in times of trouble and adversity, God's perfect plan will prevail. Once we can see through God's eyes we can relax in the blessed assurance that everything will be OK. Have peace with that fact!
Maybe we should focus on Grace next???
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