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Let's share insights into how God meets us in our troubled times. Share a Scripture verse that has helped and encouraged you along the way. For today, this is mine:
2 Corinthians 4: 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Praise God for his encouraging Word!
 
From a book I'm reading:

GOD'S LOVE BRINGS GENUINE BROKENNESS

It is at this point that we experience the power of His ability, which transcends the weakness of our humanity. It is when I realize how bankmpt I am in the light of His majesty that I begin to experience the power of faith in His life-changing love. Only in our weakness do we experience His strength. This is what I call the 'weakness vs. pvwer principle.

For example, the apostle Paul prayed three times for the thorn in his flesh to be removed. After the third request, Jesus revealed to Paul a key to experiencing His power:

And He [Jesus] said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."...Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, m reproaches, in needs, in persecution,, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~2 Corinthians 12: 9-10

For the strength of God in your life, be broken. Be weak. Then you will be strong.
 
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Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

"Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you.
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
 
Thanks Tessa for that. One of the things I'm hoping to see more of, at least in this forum, is where we can encourage each other and lift each other up. I'm all for that and as Christians we are called to do just that. Happy Sunday. Remember to pray! I'm working on my prayer life. Any suggestions appreciated.
 
Hi Papa Zoom.
Thanks Tessa for that. One of the things I'm hoping to see more of, at least in this forum, is where we can encourage each other and lift each other up. I'm all for that and as Christians we are called to do just that. Happy Sunday. Remember to pray! I'm working on my prayer life. Any suggestions appreciated.
In what way are you looking to improve your prayer life? As to how you pray? Or how often? Or other...
As it happens I am trying to work on the same thing. Perhaps we can help each other? I also feel the same way as you about helping and encouraging each other.

Tessa
 
Where i am today and have been over the last 6 months these are the types of Scriptures i must hold too.

1Co_10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Col_3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Col_3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Ringing the words "as unto the Lord, as unto the Lord" over and over in my heart/head..

Allows for each step to be better, smoother, then the last...

Joh_14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
 
Matthew 6: 9 NKJV
"In this manner therefore pray:
Our Father in heaven ......"

Matthew 18: 2 -4 NKJV

2. Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them.
3. and said: Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the Kingdom of heaven ;
4. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven."




 
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