Category Archives: Adversity
Apr 23, 2012
Days Like This
Whatever you are facing today, never doubt in yourself. You have been given what it takes to overcome this test. Rest in the truth that; everything is going to be alright.
We all have those kinda days. Those days when it seems like everybody is against us and everything is going wrong. There is no getting around those situations. The thing to do is go through it. Don’t give up, don’t get discouraged, don’t quit, don’t get frustrated, don’t get angry. Sounds like a tall order to fill, but you can do it. You have to know that you are more than able. You have been filled with destiny and purpose. You have what it takes to overcome this situation. Don’t get down on yourself and start having a pity party. Have a victory party instead. This is your time to show the world what you are made of, it’s time to show yourself what you got. You got it going on, no doubt. Take this challenge and show you are better than anything that is thrown against you. Show the love of God, show patience, show forgiveness, show what having God and His plan operating in your life can do.
Apr 19, 2012
Better Not Bitter
Feelings have nothing to do with forgiveness. What we think has nothing to do it either. We are to forgive as Jesus has forgiven us. Instantly and completely.
Forgiveness is one of the major roadblocks in people life’s today. Unless you forgive others, you can’t be forgiven. God has told us that if we desire forgiveness; we must give forgiveness. People say that they just can’t forgive others. Yes you can. People also say, “You don’t know what they did to me.” No, but I know what the unforgiveness you are holding is doing to you. Forgiveness is not for them anyways, it is all for you. It is the gift that you actually give yourself when you give it to others. Unforgiveness will destroy you from the inside out. It will make you a bitter, mean, and unhappy person. Today is your day of giving forgiveness. Let go of all the unforgiveness that you are holding. You will feel so much better when you are bitter.
Apr 18, 2012
Desert Times Blog/Podcast
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Being “on the backside of the desert” is not a self-inflicted inconvenience or a detour because of our spiritual slackness. It is one of God’s major destinations for those He wants to take deeper.
He is deliberate in leading us into the desert of hard places to speak tenderly to us and to make our trouble a gateway of hope. God has purposes and blessings for us in the desert and afterward. From there, we will know Him as Lord more deeply. He wants to sharpen our listening skills to His voice alone. He wants us to know that the only proper response when there is nothing we can control is to trust that He is in control, and He can’t get it wrong. He wants to show us that there are only two places to go: down and out, or right up into His lap. He gets us where we can’t move in our flesh, because He must do everything of eternal significance by His Spirit. In the heat of the desert, He burns up or blows away all the wood, hay, and stubble of our pride, confidence, and striving.
Apr 7, 2012
Your Choice
There will be days when you wonder what else can go wrong? That is the time to turn it around and know that things will get better.
Its easy to find people to tell you that everything is going to get worse. You don’t have to look very hard to see and hear all the bad news you can handle. The economy may say one thing, the news may sound another thing, but your life does not have to follow. When you change your perspective and view of life then you will find out that your life can be different. Find out what plan God has for you. Even when things look the worse; that is when God is at His best. Never lose hope or faith in God. His favor will turn your life around in spite of all that is going on around you. The choice is really up to you. Are you satisfied with following what the world says you should do or do you want the life that God says He has for you? Going against the grain isn’t easy, but if it were then everyone would be living it. Go with God and follow His plan for your life and you will never be bored of unsatisfied with your life again. The choice is all yours.
Mar 30, 2012
Winning is Good
There is a person that you are having a difficult time with right now. There is a situation in your life that you just don’t know what to do in today. I can’t tell you what to do exactly, but I can tell you; do not give up.
There are many people that were in the same place you are right now. The difference between them and you is; they gave up and quit. They will never experience the feeling of overcoming the situation, seeing that person turn for the better, seeing their finances go up and up, seeing the pounds melt away, leaving that addiction behind. You will see it happen because giving up is not in your DNA. You are a no give up person. The greatest feeling is when you want to give up, everyone is telling you to give up, people are willing to help you give up, but you don’t and you see it through. When you see the process complete and you look back to the time you almost gave in but you didn’t. That is a wonderful feeling. So toady, you may have an appointment at the lawyers office, think about it one more time. You are better than that. You can do it. You have what it takes. You are a winner!
Mar 29, 2012
The Test is Over
That situation you have been going through that no one knows about but you; today is your day for breakthrough. Stand strong today and walk it out.
Many of you are dealing with things that no one has a clue that you are dealing with today. There are people that would lose their mind if they were where you are right now. This is your day! You have stood strong and not broken down. You have made a positive difference and remained faithful. Your deliverance and breakthrough is here. Don’t pull your faith off that situation now. Once you have done all you are to do; then just stand. There is nothing else for you to do, but keep your faith strong. That in itself is a major task. I don’t have to tell you how hard its been; you know full well what it has taken for you to make it through. Know that your work has not gone unnoticed. If no one here on earth ever knows about it, know that God has seen you and is aware. Thank you for being there for that person, thank you for you enduring the pain. Thank you for all you have done.