When it gets rough remember you have a voice. Shout this out!
Read: 2 Samuel 22:2-4
And he said:
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
3 The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn[a] of my salvation,
My stronghold and my refuge;
My Savior, You save me from violence.
4 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies.
When you are grateful despite what you do not have you are truly content.
Read: Philippians 4:11-12
Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need.
To be protected at all times stay under God’s protection.
Read: Ephesians 6:10,12
In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.
There are many trials and much distress in the world but God
has the power to help you overcome. Do not worry.
Read: John 16:33
33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
You won’t lack any good thing trusting God.
Read: Psalm 34:8-10
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.
10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Listen and obey those that God has put over you. It’s for your own benefit.
Read: Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit
Don’t dwell on the way things look. Looks can be deceiving.
Read: John 7:24
Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.
When it is difficult to decide what is right or wrong seek counsel from God for clear direction.
Read: Philippians 4:5-7
Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. 7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].
Let God comfort you in the private places where you hurt. Tell Him about it.
Read: Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice,
Let them ever sing for joy;
Because You cover and shelter them,
Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.
Trust Him. He will put what you need within your reach.
Read: Psalm 103: 12-14
As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
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Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
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For He knows our [mortal] frame;
He remembers that we are [merely] dust.