Words of Encouragement

 

October - 15 - 2006

There are some tough times that go with living. They're inescapable. That's when our confidence in the Lord's salvation and our relationship with him get tested! It is one thing to sing "it is well with my soul" at the end of an uplifting worship service, but it is quite different to be able to sing it when tragedy is in our life. Faith can't take a holiday when we travel through the suburbs of hell or we'll never find our way out. So don't throw it away. Persevere! Keep putting one foot in front of the other trusting that God will give you the strength for the next step. No matter how hard it is at the moment, don't give up to despair. Don't quit. Christ is coming for you with grace and in glory. His return is just around the bend and could break into our world at any time.

The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 10:35-38.

35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.

36 For your have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

37 "For yet a little while,
And He who is coming will
come and will not tarry.

38 Now the just shall live by
faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in
him."

Let us go to our heavenly Father in prayer.

Holy and Almighty God, today is a good day. However, we are profoundly aware that some of those we love are close to throwing away their confidence in your love, mercy, grace, peace, and deliverance. Please use us to encourage them. Even more, dear Father, we ask that you use your Holy Spirit to renew their hearts. We pray that you intervene directly to change the course of events and give them relief and make your gracious presence known to them.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

 

 

 

 

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