As part of my devotions on Thursday morning I read the following from The Word for Today and felt it pertinent to post it as a Word of Encouragement to one and all, far and wide; as we here at The Salvation Army Wellington City endeavour to bring life and hope to the Inner City of Wellington and beyond.
If you’re struggling spiritually today, here are three thoughts that will help you: First, realise that doing God’s will isn’t always supposed to be easy. Satan, your enemy, gives up nothing without a fight, and anxiety is one of his secret weapons. That’s why the Bible says, ‘Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up’ (Galatians 6:9 NLT). Overcomers aren’t necessarily more educated or more talented than other people, they’re just more persistent. They push beyond the point at which others quit.
Second, believe that God’s will is for your total wellbeing. You are the offspring of a perfect God, so act like it. His covenant with you is forever, so think like it. Your total wellbeing is his desire and delight, so live like it. The apostle John wrote: ‘I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers’ (3 John 2 NKJV).
Third, reach by faith for what God has promised you. Struggles act like a thief. They can rob you of time with those you love, money that could be used to achieve your goals, and energy needed to fulfil God’s purpose for your life. The prophet Isaiah said, ‘Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… and by his stripes we are healed’ (Isaiah 53:4-5 NKJV). At the cross, Jesus purchased everything you need. So rise up in faith today and claim it, because as the Scripture says, ‘The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him’ (Lamentations 3:25 NLT).
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