Greetings,
Have the constant problems and distresses of our times robbed you of your peace of mind? Have events caused you to become worried or fearful? As you know, worry kills. The scriptures also tell us that fear has torment.
With so many challenges and people struggling to cope, depression has taken its toll. Statistics tell us there is a serious drug crisis and spike in drug abuse; a dramatic increase in suicides and divorces is also occurring. How can you keep your family from becoming part of these statistics? This Psalm tells us the answer.
Psalm 42:5 (AMPC) – “Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, my Help and my God.”
To quiet a raging storm of emotions, talk to yourself! Yes, that’s right. As the psalmist suggested, talk to yourself. Tell your mind to do these three things:
(1) Hope in God. Man may disappoint you, but God never will;
(2) Wait on God. His timing is fantastic. He always comes through, right on time!
(3) Worship God. He is definitely worthy of our worship!
Lord Jesus, today we remember all that You suffered for us: the beatings, the crown of thorns, the nails and the rejection. Thank You!
I place my hope in You. There is never a need for me to be despondent because You are our God. You proved Your love beyond question upon the cross. I will also wait on you. While I wait, I’m going worship You, and I’ll keep on worshiping until my breakthrough comes!
Today, I’m worshiping with Elevation and “Graves into Gardens.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor