If God is for us, who can be against us?
ROMANS 8:31 NKJV
The Bible promises this: tough times are temporary but God’s love is not—God’s love endures forever. So what does that mean to you? Just this: From time to time, everybody faces hardships and disappointments, and so will you. And when tough times arrive, God always stands ready to protect you and to heal you. Your task is straightforward: you must share your burdens with Him.
As Corrie ten Boom observed, “Any concern that is too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.” Those are comforting words, especially in these difficult days.
Whatever the size of your challenges, God is big enough to handle them. Ask for His help today, with faith and with fervor. Instead of turning things over in your mind, turn them over to God in prayer. Instead of worrying about your next decision, ask God to lead the way. Cast your burdens upon the One who cannot be shaken, and rest assured that He always hears your prayers.
We are not called to be burden-bearers, but cross-bearers and light-bearers. We must cast our burdens on the Lord. ~Corrie Ten Boom
When you’re enjoying the fulfillment and fellowship that inevitably accompanies authentic service, ministry is a joy. Instead of exhausting you, it energizes you; instead of burnout, you experience blessing. ~Bill Hybels
God knows what each of us is dealing with. He knows our pressures. He knows our conflicts. And, He has made a provision for each and every one of them. That provision is Himself in the person of the Holy Spirit, dwelling in us and empowering us to respond rightly. ~Kay Arthur
No matter what we are going through, no matter how long the waiting for answers, of one thing we may be sure. God is faithful. He keeps His promises. What He starts, He finishes . . . including His perfect work in us. ~Gloria Gaither
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, whatever “it” is, You can handle it! Let me turn to You when I am burdened and when I am worried. You are my loving Father, and I will always trust You. Amen
This entry was posted on Monday, April 27th, 2009, 5:05 pm and is filed under Devotions.
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#1 by Louise - May 24th, 2009 at 21:35
This is a good message Thankyou.Its hard to turn to Him at times we want to fix it ourselves and now not on gods timing then we get trapped.
#2 by CB - August 9th, 2009 at 16:13
Thanks for Louise’s reminder that it is not on our timing it is when God says it’s time.
#3 by Kathy - December 8th, 2009 at 20:33
God is the great counselor. He is all we need in times of doubt and distress!
Praise God for his enduring love.
#4 by Jennifer - January 20th, 2010 at 22:00
I came out of a liscenscious & very harmful “church” almost 3 years ago–anything goes, for God will forgive it–and now, I am thirsty for the true gospel. I was greatly encouraged by this devotional. It is water to my soul to know that God’s love is forever, but my trials are not. Thank you for sharing this reminder. May God bless you richly.