John 14:26 {KJV} - But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
When life gets busy, hectic, and stressful I sometimes dream of running away. Have you ever dreamt of skipping your duties or pressures of the moment – and throw in the towel? Just pack up the car – and head west or to the coastal region of South Carolina…But in reality, what I really need and strive to do is “scoot and nudge” a little bit closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. He helps His children every day, every hour, and every moment. It is an awesome dynamic to remember during sorrow, sadness, joyfulness, and/or struggles -- He NEVER lets us down. He is there in the darkest pit – the highest mountain – the lowest valley – the biggest blessing.
Some of my ways of drawing closer to him are: meditating on His Word. Listening to Christian music. Writing. Singing. Removing myself from the situation, when possible, and praying about it. And I deliberately look for God’s movement in the smallest situations. I KNOW He is with me, but when I make a point to notice His marvelous works, it soothes my soul and comforts me.
After hearing some dynamic and soul-speaking preaching recently I decided to make a list of things I needed to remember for future purposes.
Ya’ never know when the adversary will strike – but strike he will. The Christian needs to be ready.
Ten Things to Always Remember
~ Have Courage. {It’s not easy sometimes. But God promises in His Word that He will never leave us or forsake us. Dare to be your own person. Having an opinion doesn’t mean you are a trouble maker}.
~ Make today count. {Not tomorrow. Not yesterday. Today. Do what you can today}.
~You can draw as close to God as YOU want. {He is always there with open arms – ready to be your Deliverer, Comforter, Prince of Peace, closest Friend}.
~God understands you, when nobody else does. {Your deepest hurts and worries are familiar to Jesus. He’s been there too.}.
~Learn the lesson God wants to teach you – not the lesson man wants to break you by. {A change in your job, health, career, family situation, or situation should never be looked at as a story with a period at the end. Look at it with a comma in the middle. A new chapter. A new opportunity for God to manifest His will in your life. Don’t give your adversary too much credit}.
~Share your blessings. {Share your good fortune in part by spending your hours prudently each day. The years go by quickly…your life history will speak for itself one day}.
~ Life is unpredictable. {Someday we’ll look back and realize that many of the things we valued most had absolutely NOTHING to do with money, power, control, or prestige}.
~Sad times are for a season. {We all have times in which difficulties arise in our lives. What’s important is pushing aside the root of bitterness and allowing God to see you through to the other side. The sun shines just over the horizon. And the Son shines within your heart}.
~ Don’t pass up the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. {Go out of your way to be good to an older person. A kind smile, a short phone call, a picture, a hand written note, mowing their lawn, offering a slice of cake, anything and any time you can offer a token of service. An old adage reminds the Christian that they need only a little, but they need that little}.
~ “We’re all on the same boat,” is not true. {Some of us are on the Royal Caribbean luxury cruise, and some people are holding on to the life raft in the midst of turbulent seas. You may feel like you’re barely clinging on at times. We’re all in different places at different times. You understand that some people can be happy with a little – some may be miserable with a lot}.
If you’re one in the life boat…keep looking UP. Help is on the way…
Look UP my friends
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