The medications were being balanced and the side effects had diminished, although she was still being kept and monitored. I can say though, that "it was good for me that I was afflicted." God created the universe and crystalized His creation with an embedded order. Feb 18, 2018. It may not even be in Gods will for our life. And in some of our lives rather than the storm getting better, in spite of all of our prayers. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. I'm still holding on. 1 John 3:5. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up. Or maybe after getting his job back as chief butler, he didn't want to give someone else the limelight, or perhaps he feared to remind the pharaoh that he had previously sent him to prison. I have come to God so many times with my infirmities that I think to myself, God, I know youre getting tired of me. But the truth of the matter is that God does not grow weary of us and wants to help us with our infirmities. But we find ourselves caught up in a spiritual rebellion against God. We must keep in mind that Lamentations was written on the heels of the fall of Jerusalem, and during the Israelites captivity to the Babylonians. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, No matter what happens, Im still holding on to God, Still Holding On How do we learn patience, and more importantly, how do we hold on to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. In our sermon last week, we saw Jesus healing the fathers son who had been possessed by an unclean (impure) spirit. Flying at 200 mph. Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up, God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. We were exulting in our election. Held in the nail-pierced hands of the potter Over the last 17 years of walking with Jesus, I have learned that God hasn't wasted a single hurt, disappointment, or tragedy. : Its important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless Gods Richest Blessing, Ron. prayed for you too. I loved your ending line. HE knows if we havent matured in Christ. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I'm here in prison, but I .read more Scripture: Genesis 40:14-15 When the clouds seem to be blocking our Fathers face, when all of our relationships are being dragged through a valley, when we hear of a relative diagnosed with Alzheimers, we need the security of electing grace. 13. That judgment on Jerusalem was a preview of the final judgment still to come when Jesus returns. Why would God turn the Light on our life; certainly not to see misery? We trust; we lean; we grab tight as we walk through the valleys, longing and hoping for the day of victory; for another trip to the mountain top; in which we have full confidence will one day come. Why would God show us His Deliverance if we could not run there in the time of trouble? II CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 I continued to read until I got to verse 30, and then an amazing thing happened. We both exclaimed those precious promises out loud in the stark and sterile room, tears streaming down our faces: And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified (Romans 8:30). Some of the things you and I have had to face would have been impossible to survive had it not been for God. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. All Episodes Devotionals. There are many lessons you will learn in life if you pay attention. My brothers and sisters, there is a danger in missing the message. We desperately need God to teach us. These storms in your life, they don't faze Me. We, as the Church, have failed our neighbors. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. For my face to look pleasing and pretty.
Scripture: I'm like Ben (above) the last two years have been extremely difficult. Take care, stay encouraged and God bless you my encouragers. And before he could really come to grips with the first and second problem, he was then assaulted by a third one. Perseverance, Faithful, Strength, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. The reason for not fainting was greater than the reason to faint. First thing we can learn is: Now before they set sail from the island of Crete, Paul had already told the captain, I dont think you ought to make this trip, at least not now. His enemies were dogging his every step, but God was with him. The trouble, we realized, was that the disciples did not present Jesus to the father or to the son. Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster. For a Godly and Christ like husband to find me. Thanks for prayer for no fear. God is still in control. Otherwise the stuff of life would have you so messed up. As these events (the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.) prefigured the future Final Judgment, which of Jesus warnings do you need to take to heart today? Written by Rev. 132 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares: 132 views, 2. He and the climber survived the rockfall. One situation at a time. I am above the storms, I walk above your challenges, and every adversity that's sucking the life and the strength from you, they're now Mine.". I need prayer for that and my health. We fall short in our faith we must overcome this failure. For its easy for them to say, Be of good cheer. But its good to hear somebody say it thats in the same boat that you are in! Gods goodness in the land of the living is to escape the enemy by entering Gods presence. I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and its the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know its going to sound crazy, but what you ought to be doing is praising
Amen to God's loving and caring people as yourself. 12. If we do and when we do, patience will make us complete and lacking nothing. Where in Jesus words do you find comfort and hope that can endure through judgment? His love for you is far greater than any obstacle that may be trying to stop you from reaching your destination. If you have joy, let others see it! HOLD ON TO THE SAVIOR'S PROMISE The Lord has promised us rest but He did not promise to take away all of our trouble. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble.
God will make a way So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your strength. Jeremiah was sent off to Egypt (Jeremiah 43 & 44), again he was very sad and depressed, yet he still held on to his faith in the Lord. Sarah is more than a conqueror because the God who predestined her also promised that she would be glorified. We tried to take Gods gifts on our own terms, but the natural world wont rebel against its Creator. But here it is still raging. Just hold on to me, Darlin, just hold on to me.This story reminds me of the familiar saying, When youre at the end of the rope, hold onto your faith. Thats easier said than done unless you realize that the object of your faith is a personJesus Christ. I NEED GOD INTERVENTION UPON MY LIFE. Peter was the belayer. Thanks for commenting. The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation. Broken You will be hated by all for My Name's sake. Just as God makes each of us more than conquerors, he empowered Sarah to conquer. God bless you, I feel the same..wow..this hit me too.I thank God he doesnt let go even when I seem to. Luke 21:16-18 Others made it on broken pieces of the ship, but at the end of the day they were able to say, We made it!, Im glad that even in a storm the Lord still has the last word. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Luther Barnes & The Red Budd Gospel Choir - Im Still Holding OnApple Music: https://apple.co/2CQr1RYSpotify: http://spoti.fi/2CTUYAIwww.malaco.com His enemies were dogging his every step, but God was with him.
Anniversary Sermon When you see God, the enemy threats are small. He had to deliver: messages of the fall of Jerusalem; messages of death; messages of captivity. Paul and the entire crew made it safely to the shore. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. read more, Denomination:
Verses 11-12. What do you do when the problem is upon you? For Paul said, I perceive that it would be life threatening if you set sail right now. But the captain disregarded what Paul had to say. Read Luke 21:5-38. All Rights Reserved. The people that i apply with, get the called and they dont even christians, but i always get regrets. read more, Scripture:
Today's sermon takes a look at holding on to God during sadness and depression Home Sermons Food For Thought Sunday School Bible Study Series Still Holding On by Reverend Leo H. McCrary II Key Verse(s): Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. I just came upon your site and found it so what I needed to read, especially about what to do and not do in a crisis. Try, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand.. 1.
God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we dont MESS up what He is SETTING up and it all begins when we hold on to our faith. Share 4. 13. We turn to Jesus who has promised us peace and rest when we need it. The spirit of depression is also spoken of in scripture and, and I feel it is one of the most powerful wiles of the devil. What a lesson for such a hurried society as ours! But, these last two years have been the testing of my life.
Sometimes it is good to only have a few friends versus having people around who are really your enemies.
Thus he prayed, Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. It Hurts But I'm Still Holding On. However, if we look to ourselves or at the "beast . And the men on board the ship would be rolling about and tossed to and fro like marbles on a concrete floor and rising up and down like a see-saw. David K. Flowers SERIES: To Live
I have pulled back from the people in the church I attend and this had caused me to feel isolated and neglected. You will be hated by all for My Names sake. God didnt give us insight into the great mysteries of his sovereign grace to confuse us, but to comfort us with his unstoppable, eternal love for us. At one point, Joshua prayed that the Sun would stand still and the moon would stay in place until they finished the battle. Please God, help us all! The first lesson to learn is that you will have enemies no matter how good you try to live. Do not give the victory to your demons when you can turn those demons over to God! For you see all of these days they had not been able to see the sun or the stars. Our ministry must be about genuinely presenting Christ to those around us. There is something profoundly stabilizing about knowing that the most powerful One in the universe holds you ( John 10:28-29 ). I can tell you from my own experience that the problems of life can sometimes come upon us and before we can get one thing straightened out, we are bombarded with another. That's all I had to tell you--- (1) if you find yourself in a storm because you failed to listen; and (2) you launched out to soon; and (3) the storm is lasting to long; don't give up in the storm but hold on and keep your faith. I'm still holding on Genesis 40: 14-15 14 And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Water would splash upon those on board. And ships that were caught in this typhoon like situation found themselves being kicked like footballs from one wave to the other. Free Methodist. Keep on pressing and stay focused on your God given purpose. Thus he says in verse 13. 7And the LORD said to Satan, From where do you come? Its alright for somebody else to encourage you but maybe they are not going through what you are going through. 14. It all depends on what you see rather than what grabs your attention. She knew that nothing could separate her from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. read more, Scripture:
Again, I can say a name all day long, but if there is no faith in my saying it, what does it do? He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. And it kept on raging. David also found that God had not only prepared a refuge, but that God was his Refuge. I wanna keep holding on to God coz Hes never giving up on me. Seeing election anchor Sarah in the psych ward gave me a fresh perspective on why God has revealed to us that we were chosen by him before he formed the world. No, the Christian life is filled with strife. Proverbs 3:5, Dan 3:2-30 So in all things, keep God first and let Him deal with your worst. Are you still holding on to His hand? I believe there are three forms of depression: physical depression, mental depression, and spiritual depression. When we know that we have a place to go and also someone to go to that can handle life, that keeps us from fainting. 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