This weekend, I have been overwhelmed with so much sadness in the lives around me. There seems to be many people going through some really big things right now. As things continue to unfold, I see the end in sight. For some of them, this will be the end, while for others this is just a shift and change in direction. It may not be what they wanted of expected, but a new beginning will arise from it. I wish I had answers when tragedy strikes. I wish I could make it all better, but I cannot, for I am not in control. What I can do is do a lot of listening and reassure them that no matter how hard it is or how bad it looks that I trust and know that God is in control. He has a plan. It may not be our plan. It may not be what we want, but through His plan, He will be glorified. Through His plan, our own unique individual story is formed. In times of trouble and despair, we have to hold onto hope. We have to hold onto Him and trust that He will bring you through this. I know it is hard to feel that way, let alone actually do it, but without Him, what do we really have? Lord God, I lift up my friends and family to you today. I see so many of them going through difficult situations right now. At times, they are desperate, lost and hopeless. I ask that you strengthen them today in you. I ask that you lift them up with your might and your power and give them the courage to keep moving forward when they feel like they cannot. When one more thing seems to go wrong and they feel like they cannot take it anymore, remind them of your love. Remind them that you are in control even when it looks completely out of control. When they start to waver and lose faith, refresh them with your spirit and help them to refocus on you. When they focus on the things around them Lord, fear strikes and we become confused and paralyzed. I pray that you would release us all from the hand of the enemy that keeps us in a state of fear. Revive us all in you. Help us all to lay our burdens at your feet and leave them there. Help us to redirect our thoughts on things that are good, excellent and praise worthy, for by doing this, you will grant us peace. Things don’t always make sense to us Lord. We do not understand why you allow certain things to happen. When we start to lose faith because of that, I pray that you would build us up in you. I pray that you would surround us with your presence, love and grace. Help us father to trust when it is hard. Help us to find peace in the midst of pain. Help us to rely on you and not ourselves. You are almighty God, the creator of the universe. There is nothing impossible for you. Enable us to walk by faith, especially when we feel like we are in the pit of the earth. Thank you Lord for always listening and always being there for us. Thank you for your love. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:19:16 +0000
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