"Pray Then Like This..."

Little things are a part of big things....all things work together and have a purpose beyond anything we could ever understand. Even you...in this whole big world, you still play a role in creation. Amen 

Scripture References:

 Job 38:4-7 ESV

 Jeremiah 1:5 ESV

We all face disappointment in life....we even face disappointment in our relationship with GOD. Sometimes we expect things that HE never promised to give...and that's hard to deal with. But PRAISE GOD that we can bring ALL of our disappointments to him humbly by faith!!! We are NOT alone in this, HE helps us through it ALL! AMEN 

Scripture Reference:

 1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV

You're growing too!!! Not just everyone around you, or beside you, or in front or behind you!!! You too!!!  

Scripture Reference:

 Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV

Who loves being chastised? No one....right, but when GOD does it it's in love, and patience, and truth....and you're forever changed because HE put you on the right path and corrected you. HE'S the PERFECT parent. No one is like HIM...so if HE corrects you, listen. Amen 

Scripture References:

 Hebrews 12:3-11 ESV 

Job 42:1-6 ESV

Your faith isn't only a one-time declaration, it's a choice you make every single day. It's a choice to include GOD in your life moment to moment. But in that, there's a maturity that we should be aspiring too, a growth that can only take place in faithfulness. Don't worry, you're not on the road alone, GOD is there to help you let go and grab hold moment to moment. But, we have to continue to seek first the kingdom of GOD and HIS righteousness, and all these things will be added unto us. AMEN  

Scripture References:

 Hebrews 5:11-14 ESV 

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 ESV

You are not small!!! You are enough, you are the right person for the job, don't quit, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! But stop listening to every voice. Listen to and TRUST GOD'S VOICE!!! If you're shaky on your feet, and need strength...ask for it!!! HE'LL give you what you need. You will not regret listening to and being obedient to the voice of GOD. Amen 

Scripture References:

 1 Samuel 15:17 ESV

 1 Samuel 15:24 ESV

HE knows it's hard. Everything is trying to discourage you and cloud you. But KEEP PRAISING GOD!!! You have more to be thankful for than you know. Amen 

Scripture References:

 Psalm 150:2-6 ESV

 Zephaniah 3:17 ESV

Still struggling? Making mistakes? Sometimes the same ones? Wanna trust GOD but still fighting fear and anxiety, guilt and shame? It's OK.... you're not perfect. GOD knows it. HE knew it when HE called you. THAT'S why HE went to the cross for you...you're not perfect. And that's ok...Amen 

Scripture Reference:

 John 6:63 ESV

We are weak...HE is STRONG. Amen 

Scripture Reference:

 Phillippians 4:13 ESV and NKJV

Does the Word abide in you? It's not a question you can answer on your own. GOD has to reveal it to you.... 

Scripture References: 

John 5:38-40 ESV

 Isaiah 9:6 ESV