I just let my wife off at the crosswalk in front of one of her favorite stores to do some shopping. Before she stepped out of the truck she said, “You can see what pops into your brain to write about.” She’s always an encouragement.
At that point I had nothing,
but after finding a parking place to wait for her return, my brain began to
awaken. Sitting there with my air
conditioner blasting, my mind shifted into high gear, while praying to receive
something extraordinary from God.
Perhaps the following thoughts
might uplift and strengthen you in some way.
I’m hoping that I can encourage you with the awareness that when you are
finished reading these words, you will feel that the Holy Spirit has spoken
directly to your heart, giving you clarity of mind and a direction to pursue.
Whether you feel God or not is
not relevant. It is spiritual health to trust
God and not live by feelings alone, but to walk by faith, while allowing Him to
direct your footsteps.
(Psalm 37:23), “The steps
of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” (vs 24)
“Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him
with His hand.”
You’ve probably heard the
phrase, “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” The Lord is the same yesterday, today, and
forever. What He has done for others, He
will do for you. His love does not fluctuate
one-iota, nor does it falter in any way.
God will never, ever fail us,
because His love is deeper than the deepest ocean, wider than the east is from
the west, and higher than the highest mountain.
God’s love for us is without end.
It is infinite. God loved us so
much that He died on a cross for our salvation to free us from sin when we ask
for forgiveness and surrender our lives to Him.
(Deuteronomy 31:8), “And
the Lord, He is the One who goes before you.
He will be with you. He will not
leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
We need to learn how to trust
this love in all things…emphasis on ALL THINGS!
Before I became a Christian, when something came my way that I couldn’t
take care of myself, I tried just about everything worldly in a feeble attempt
to find answers to my unresolved issues.
Most of the time I was filled
with disappointment, because my search failed to materialize positive results
that left me feeling helpless and alone.
The wise thing I should have done was petition the God of Creation to
intervene, and then trust Him for a miracle, but I was headstrong and not on
the same wavelength as the Lord at that time.
When a person believes and
gives their problems to God and says, “Not my will, but Thine be done.” peace
takes over as they rest in Him, while watching the hand of God calm the raging
storm and the troubled sea with words like, “Peace be still!” God cares for us deeply and wants us to live
a victorious and over-coming life.
(1 Peter 5:6-7), “Therefore
humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due
time,” (vs 7) “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
Several years ago, I went
through cancer surgery. My wife
literally stood on the Bible and believed God for a miracle. He honored her faith and brought forth the
miracle. I thank God that I am still
around to author words that I pray will bring peace to troubled hearts at the
precise moment they need it most.
During my recovery, I received
a wonderful letter from a lady in our church that strengthened my spirit during
challenging times. She drafted such
amazing words that I knew they had to be from God, and that He was using her to
bless me in such a way that the words penetrated the very core of my
being. I WAS ENCOURAGED!
I could feel the anointing of
God’s Spirit as I read each word. I
lifted my head toward heaven and thanked God for the woman’s obedience to take
time and send the letter my way. It was
strength and healing to the very marrow of my bones.
Perhaps you are feeling a
churning within your spirit to do something nice for someone. I say, “Do it!” Maybe that person’s name is being manifested
in your mind at this very moment. Don’t
wait until they become totally indifferent to receive any acts of goodwill that
God may be coxing you to do.
Do it before their heart
becomes hardened with the notion that no one really cares. I am sure they will appreciate a note, phone
call, text, flowers, or perhaps give of your time to lend a helping hand in
some way.
Showing concern for others can
be healing if they are floundering and could use some encouragement. Everyone needs someone in their corner when
the storms of life become intolerable.
Contact them as if you are doing it unto the Lord. They may be grasping for an act of kindness
and thoughtfulness to come their way.
Don’t wait.
(Matthew 10:42), “And
whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of
a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
(Acts 20:35), “I have shown
you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus,
that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Your benevolence could very
well make the difference in helping someone choose rightly or prevent them from
giving into hopelessness or having a nervous breakdown because of stress. They may be fighting a battle to not lose
faith in God, because they think their problem is too big for Him to handle or
that they are not worthy of God’s love.
You can be the instrument or
conduit that God flows through to bring hope into their life. If God is speaking to you, listen to His
voice. If He has already given you a
name that may need your compassion and understanding, know this, the results of
your kindness can move mountains as you trust God and step out in faith.
Why am I writing these
thoughts? God only knows. When my wife got out of the truck, my mind
was not on you the reader, or any of the preceding words presented here. But as I opened my mind to what God had for
us today, the words seemed to flow like a rushing, mighty river that stimulated
my mind.
Maybe all these words are
meant for you or for me, just like the letter I received from the lady in our
church that touched me. God bless you as
you become a blessing and strength to someone else!
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Written by,
Papa Boyd
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