Ever wonder if you are really making a difference? If your words or actions matter? If your efforts add up to something meaningful? Something with a purpose? Something that will really help someone else?
On your own, they don’t.
But with God, we can learn how even the simplest things can be a blessing and give true purpose to our lives. God can use your words to encourage someone else who really needs to see there is hope.
In the midst of our chaos, we can sometimes forget what our purpose is. We can easily forget our true identity in Christ.
Ever wonder if God is really there for you? If he hears? If he listens?
When I was searching for meaning in the middle of the storms, God spoke to my heart.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name. You are mine.”
Like waves in the ocean, a feeling a peace rushed over me. That doesn’t mean all the storms in my life have stopped. It means that God whispers to my heart, reminding me He is always right here with me. He is right there with you, He loves you and comforts you and takes you in His arms. He fills you up. He is always right by your side.
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Remember that it can be the smallest thing that makes a huge difference. A smile. Praying for a friend. Praying with a friend. Sharing encouragement. Offering a helping hand. Doing what you are able to show your friends you care. It all is for a purpose. And makes a huge difference. Often, when we get that urge to reach out or say something to someone to encourage them, it can be very timely. It can be God putting it on our hearts to help each other.
This is how we can make a difference and speak and act out in love for each other. As a close friend and mentor said, if when we feel that tug, that urge in our heart to reach out and say something encouraging or to help someone, how would we respond differently if we believed that it came from God?
What is keeping you from trusting God today?
Psalm 31:19: How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.
God wants good things for you! He loves you!
(Fear, referenced above, means trusting God as the King and Maker of the Universe, as someone who wants the best for you. He wants you to return to Him. Not because He is angry and wants to punish you. But because He loves you!)
What can you do today to get closer to God?
- Spend time in His Word, The Bible, before you get caught in the chaos and busyness of the day.
- Spend time in prayer with Him throughout the day.
- Ask Him for help! He wants to hear from you.
Psalm 9:10: Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Here’s a video to express how God’s love is around us and He truly is always with us even if we don’t see Him or understand Him- All this Time by Britt Nicole
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Please comment below- I would love to hear from you. How do you manage the storms in your life? Do you need encouragement and prayer?
Please pray:
- That God would raise up a core support team. Support means following my blog, commenting, praying for me and giving financially.
- Please pray God provides: my next deadline is $3,500 due by May 1st so I can go to training camp in Atlanta to prepare for this 11 month journey around the world that God has called me on. Thank you so much in advance for your prayer and support.
- That God would put a hedge of protection around me so I can focus on Christ and shine for Him
- That I would desire God more and that He would fill and fulfill His purpose in me
- That God would provide all my needs. Please prayerfully consider giving what you are able and becoming a monthly donor if you feel led and are able.
- That God would work in a powerful way for His glory in my team that is going to be serving, living and working together for almost a year. Pray protection and insight for my team. That we would stand united in Him. That we would not fall. That we would trust in God and not be discouraged or fall for any of the enemy’s schemes. We already have victory in Christ- let us hold to this truth!
- That I can learn to be steadfast in Him
- That I can become a woman of grace and honor that shines for Christ
- May we all walk boldly in His freedom, truth, light and love!
Pictures to Inspire you
A Picture is worth a Thousand Words!
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- What are the words that would go along with these pictures?
