Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Fear Not!
Remember, each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing. ~ Unknown
Scripture:
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
A few years ago, my youngest son came into my room and said he was scared. I asked, why was he scared. His reply was, “because we are at war.” He was afraid that people were fighting in the streets right there in our neighborhood.
Make no mistake, we are at war. But the war we are engaged in didn't just start yesterday. We have been at war for quite some time. We have been at war since we decided to follow the word of God.
The attacks have increased not because a bomb was launched, but because we are living in perilous times. Our strength and resolve are being tested each and everyday when we get up and commit to serving God anew.
I have noticed that our troops are faltering. They are becoming war weary and disheartened. Why, I ask myself. As I reflect on that question, I have to say because we have become tired. Our strength is starting to fade and we are allowing the enemy to enter into our camps.
Saints, today I urge you today to gather new strength. To supplicate yourselves with the Word of God. To join together in fellowship and draw strength from one another. Even if you feel you don't have the strength to pray for yourselves, pray for one another, your brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Lord our God has said, he is with us always, even until the end of time. He will never leave us nor forsake us.
Put on you armor today saints and go forth and fight the Good Fight of Faith!
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father, we come before the throne of grace weary from the multitude of battles we are fighting. Help us Lord to recognize when we are under attack. Help us to gather strength from one another. The strength to stand on Your word. The strength to stand in the gap for one another. The strength to recognize that even when we falter, You are with us always. Lord, we ask that You place Your hedge of protection around our troops that have been deployed to fight for our country. Keep them save in Your arms. Lord, we thank You for this day and for our trials and tribulations for without them, we would not know just how awesome You are. We love You Lord. We praise and uplift Your most holy name. As we ask these and all things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Scripture:
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
A few years ago, my youngest son came into my room and said he was scared. I asked, why was he scared. His reply was, “because we are at war.” He was afraid that people were fighting in the streets right there in our neighborhood.
Make no mistake, we are at war. But the war we are engaged in didn't just start yesterday. We have been at war for quite some time. We have been at war since we decided to follow the word of God.
The attacks have increased not because a bomb was launched, but because we are living in perilous times. Our strength and resolve are being tested each and everyday when we get up and commit to serving God anew.
I have noticed that our troops are faltering. They are becoming war weary and disheartened. Why, I ask myself. As I reflect on that question, I have to say because we have become tired. Our strength is starting to fade and we are allowing the enemy to enter into our camps.
Saints, today I urge you today to gather new strength. To supplicate yourselves with the Word of God. To join together in fellowship and draw strength from one another. Even if you feel you don't have the strength to pray for yourselves, pray for one another, your brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Lord our God has said, he is with us always, even until the end of time. He will never leave us nor forsake us.
Put on you armor today saints and go forth and fight the Good Fight of Faith!
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father, we come before the throne of grace weary from the multitude of battles we are fighting. Help us Lord to recognize when we are under attack. Help us to gather strength from one another. The strength to stand on Your word. The strength to stand in the gap for one another. The strength to recognize that even when we falter, You are with us always. Lord, we ask that You place Your hedge of protection around our troops that have been deployed to fight for our country. Keep them save in Your arms. Lord, we thank You for this day and for our trials and tribulations for without them, we would not know just how awesome You are. We love You Lord. We praise and uplift Your most holy name. As we ask these and all things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
