Monday, 2 June 2014
Word of Hope for Today by Bro. Rolly
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Don’t Lose Hope But Recover Immediately
‘We give great honor to those who endure…’ James
5:11 NLT
Today’s Insight
During their famous expedition, American explorers, Lewis and Clark, faced incredible hardships. On reaching the Missouri River, they thought the worst was over – then they saw the Rockies! Instead of the easy ride downstream that they’d expected, they faced their biggest challenge: retreat or start climbing! Looking back, they realized it was in conquering the Rockies that they gained the confidence they needed for what they’d face later.
John Maxwell writes, ‘…you
will become a better, stronger, wiser and more resilient person through solving
problems.’ Sociologists who study resiliency – the ability to bounce back –
tell us that people handle trauma in two ways. They either give up because
they’re afraid, or they grow up by developing the capacity to handle it. What
makes the difference? Instead of acting like victims, resilient people:
(1) Take charge of their lives;
(2) Refuse to relinquish their values;
(3) Refocus on their goal.
A challenge is a gift, a blessing in disguise.
Quitting is always simpler than enduring. But it produces a pattern that’s hard
to break; one you live to regret.
So if you’re thinking, ‘This
relationship is too hard, I want out,’ or, ‘This job isn’t what I expected, I’m
quitting,’ remember, you develop resiliency by remaining faithful in situations
you don’t like and can’t change. That’s why the Bible says, ‘We give great
honour to those who endure.’
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word today.
Lord thank you for giving me strength to endure the difficulties and storms in
my life. Lord empowers me to remain strong in my faith for I believe Lord that
you will not give me problems bigger than me or that I could not with stand but
you said that you will sustain through these problems and in the end I will
have victory because you are with me Lord going through this difficulty. Lord thanks
for sustaining me and giving me victory in facing all my problems for you oh Lord
is a Sun and Shield and my deliverer in times of trouble because you did this
Lord for me for your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart
as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the
bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16
that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal
Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God
please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible
Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study,
Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and
finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life
also.
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