(Reblogged from funnywildlife)
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28, NLT)
Everyone goes through things that don’t seem to make sense. It’s easy to get discouraged and wonder, “Why did this happen to me?” “Why did this person treat me wrong?” “Why did I get laid off?” But we have to understand, even though life is not always fair, God is fair. And, He promises to work all things together for good for those who love Him.
I believe the key word is this verse is “together.” In other words, you can’t just isolate one part of your life and say, “Well, this is not good.” “It’s not good that I got laid off.” “It’s not good that my relationship didn’t work out.” Yes, that’s true, but that’s just one part of your life. God can see the big picture. That disappointment is not the end. Remember, when one door closes, God has another door for you to walk through — a better door. Those difficulties and challenges are merely stepping stones toward your brighter future. Be encouraged today because God has a plan for you to rise higher. He has a plan for you to come out stronger. He has a plan to work all things together for your good so that you can move forward in the victory He has prepared for you!
(Source: purpleheartsaint)
“…Joshua said to the people: ‘Shout, for the LORD has given you the city!’…And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat” (Joshua 6:16 & 20, NKJ)If you are facing difficulty today, if there seems to be massive walls standing in the way of your breakthrough, remember, praise precedes the victory. Why don’t you do like the Israelites and give a shout of praise anyway. Stand and believe that God is at work even if you don’t see it. Before long, those walls will come down, and you’ll move forward into the victory He has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
“Father in heaven, thank You for Your promise of victory. I choose to stand in faith, giving You the praise until I see my breakthrough. Thank You for strengthening me and directing my every step. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
No matter what weakness you think you may have, no matter what inadequacies or setbacks you’ve encountered, God wants to give you His divine strength. He wants to make up the difference and put you further ahead than you ever thought possible.
(Source: likeafieldmouse)
13 Reasons to Pray
1. Prayer opens the door to the secrets of God. Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
2. Prayer puts our lives at peace with God and sets a place for us in eternity. Romans 10:9-10
3. Prayer changes our destiny and restores our nations. 2 Chronicles 7:14
4. Prayer helps us to find (and keeps us in) the will of God. Colossians 4:12
5. Prayer gives us boldness. Acts 4:31
6. Prayer and fasting gives you supernatural power over demonic forces. Matthew 17:21
7. Prayer protects our families, blesses men and keeps worldly and godly authorities in order. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
8. Prayer keeps us from temptations. Matthew 6:13, 26:41
9. Prayer is our path to perfect peace and our substitute for anxiety. Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3
10 Prayer is God’s will. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
11. Prayer makes good what we eat! 1 Timothy 4:5
12. Prayer heals our physical bodies. James 5:15
13.Prayer gives us strength and wisdom to handle our enemies. Psalm 109:3-4
My days are just passing by. Graduation is near and I’m scared. I don’t know what to do after college. I never thought that something could be scarier than quizzes and finals. It’s a big question mark. What do I do?
But I’m calm. Trying to be calm actually. However, I know that there must be something for me in the future, right?
Dear Father,
Please calm my heart. Let me trust in Your purpose for me.
Amen.
