It's been a while here. So good to be back. Trust you KHCites missed me? Lol. Anyway, let me quickly share a gist.
So something happened to me about 2 weeks ago which really hurt and made me down emotionally. And I had almost more than a thousand reasons why it should not have happened.
But then, I realized I wasn't the first person it had happened to, neither will I be the last, I think. And even at that, the world will not end neither will God stop being God.
So what did I do? I had to wallow out of self-pity and regret and encourage myself in the Lord. And in the place of surrendering all to God, I learnt the following:
1. Nothing, absolutely nothing can change the fact that God loves you and is ever ready to do good by you as long as you cooperate with Him.
2. Whenever God speaks to you, and you are absolutely sure of it, be humble enough to know for which season and which time the word is for; don't just pick it up and run! You might need to calm down first! Hehe!
3. The devil doesn't like anything good and so will fight against what God has said about you. Hence you need to be thoroughly equipped and furnished unto every good work.
4. The fact that God has said something will happen doesn't automatically mean it will. Not because God is a liar; definitely not! But because man is a variable factor in the equation. You will need to cooperate with Him to bring His word to pass in your life. You can't completely obey God on your own terms.
5. Delay isn't denial. Use your waiting period to build capacity. Be a better version of yourself. You don't have to look like what you have been through.
6. If after messing up, you realize your mistakes, the Father's arms are open wide to receive you. Yes, the scars may be there but be rest assured that all things will eventually work together for your good!
7. Don’t be so confident in man that you feel disappointed when they don't deliver their end of the bargain. We are all humans and we are all working towards perfection.
As a result, you have to be quick to forgive. Don't harbor any bitterness whatsoever if you want to get the best of that situation. Honestly, it won't be easy but you have to surrender to the Holy Spirit to help you, and trust me, He will!
8. Surround yourself with godly counsel. Some counsel sound right but is not good for you. Know who you talk to and who you listen to. Follow patterns and look at track records.
9. Have a lifestyle of worship. The benefits are tremendous. It cushions the effect of any eventuality a great deal. As in, you cannot be depressed!
10. Be an ardent student of the word. It's a deep well to draw strength from in times of need. Also, develop a habit of talking to God about anything and everything. Even when you are crying, still talk to Him, at least before you talk to any man. You know why?
Hebrews 4:15 (AMP) For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning.
What have you been through in this life? Trust me, Jesus can relate. Don't just be a broken son/daughter of God, be a mender too! Selah!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY:
My brokenness makes me a mender
PRAYER FOR THE DAY:
Lord help me to count it all joy in my time of trials.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Do you know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him?
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY:
Get up and out of that disappointment and begin to praise!
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY:
Romans 8
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