Tag: Troubled times

Posted in Beyond Comfort Zone, BIBLE, HOPE, Motivation, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

Start Again

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Winning is a good thing because it makes us happy and urges us to keep moving on. The serenity that comes with it is an awesome experience (like lullaby) that put your body, soul and spirit to sleep. I love to WIN, after all nobody starts a journey with a goal of losing.

The other side is Failure. Nobody wants to fail, not even the team at the bottom of the league table. However, our teachers spent more time teaching us how to react to success than to failure or set back. Failures were associated with shame, pains, and (in my primary school) some strokes of at the back. Parents easily shame their kids for failing. Friends laugh at colleagues, etc. Culturally, it hurts to Fail so people who fail give up easily.

The reality is that Success and Failure are part of the journey. The Bible calls certain periods “troubled times”, or “time of disaster”. It chance upon us all. Those are times we experience failures, setbacks, disappointments, rejections, not finding our foots, etc. They come not to destroy us but build our resilience for God and our trust in His word. If we were properly trained to deal with failures and disappointments at the early stages of our lives, these times would not catch us by surprise.

Maybe your orientation about dealing with Failure wasn’t the best, the scripture provides some assurance for you as a child of God. In Proverbs 24:26, the scripture says that For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of disaster and collapse. In effect, Failure doesn’t stop you. You keep pressing on till you Win the race. God has promised to be with His children through the waters and fire. In the wilderness, He has promised to lead us and provide water to quench our thirst. His word would guide us to Succeed in the end if only we don’t give up.

You are a poor specimen if you can’t stand the pressure of adversity

(Proverbs 24:10, TLB)

Do not rejoice against me, O my enemy, for though I fall, I will rise again! When I sit in darkness, the Lord himself will be my Light.

(Micah 7:8, TLB)

The world we live in is experiencing a time of disaster and many homes are hit. It’s possible your plans for the year are thrown into disarray. You look at the clock and start to think IT’S OVER. People you know may appear to be on track but know that this your “night period” may be their “day period” or they are resiliently optimistic and pushing through their “night period”. Be encouraged to pick yourself up and Start Again because God isn’t through with you yet.

Posted in DIVINE PROTECTION, GOD CARES, GOD IS WITH YOU, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

The Great Rescuer (1Min Read)

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He rescues me from my enemies; Yes, You lift me up above those who rise up against me; You deliver me from the man of violence.

(Psalm 18:48, AMP)

There may be many enemies waging wars against your family, business, relationships, etc. Their attacks may be overwhelming. It’s understandable why you may want to quit. But just before you quit, be reminded about The Great Rescuer. He is The Lord Almighty, the Lord Mighty in Battle. Surely if you will call on Him, He will rescue you from your enemies.

He’s experienced in this rescue business with no failed mission record; He saved some from burning fiery furnace heated 7 times hotter, lion’s den, prisons, etc. If only you would permit Him, your situation would be a thing of the past because He saved all who called on Him.

When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you.

(Psalm 91:15, CEV)

If you already has Jesus Christ as your Lord, you qualify for this great opportunity. All you need to do is to go on your knees and present your case to Him. As a parent, you may see your child in pains but your response tends to be different if the child opens his/her mouth to express the feelings, emotions, or pains in ways you can relate. Sometimes their sobbing before you worth more than a thousand words put together.

If you don’t have Jesus, you are welcome the family of Love. Our God is gracious and doesn’t discriminate. He answers by Fire and can cause an End to your very uncomfortable situation. People may give up on you But He wouldn’t. Many people messed up in the Bible but their imperfection didn’t stop Him from using them. It’s all about your willingness to open your heart for Jesus. He cares, Jesus Care, And The Holy Spirit Cares.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

(Revelation 3:20, NIV)

You have heard about Him before but…you let go opportunities. That’s okay! Today is another day, another opportunity to Let Him In. Tomorrow might be too late, Please Say this Prayer and Watch what happens in your life henceforth:

Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your Love toward me and thank you for the gift of life. Today I seize this opportunity to welcome Your Son Jesus Christ into my Heart. I say that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life, and I believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead. I ask you to intervene in my situation because as Your Child, I deserve Best in life. Thank You Father for Hearing and Answering my prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

There is joy in Heaven for your decision today and there is swift response to your prayer. The Great Rescuer will not let you suffer shame. Do get in touch with Believers closer to you and they would support you in the best ways possible in order to grow in your journey. If you want to get in touch, upliftingchrist@gmail.com is my address.

God is rescuing His children caught in the enemies’ traps. I’m proud witness to that. He did for me and He would do it for you as well. Stay Bless!

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Perfect Peace in Troubled Times

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You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

(Isaiah 26:3, NLT)
Storms of Life are inevitable

Isaiah 26:3 is one of the scriptures we can turn to when storms of Life rage. We can’t skip storms. This lead to my grouping of storms into Micro-Storms and Macro-Storms.

Micro are storms that come to individual lives. More like person specific issues you and I have to deal with. On the other hand, Macro storms affect a nation and sometimes the world.

As a child of God, storms aren’t meant to destroy you but to test your FAITH in your God. It helps you to rethink your thoughts and position in God. And often they draw you closer to God.

In recent times, world leaders demonstrated their military capabilities. Russia boasted about it’s hypersonic nuclear missile, NATO talked about it’s military buildup, Turkey’s decision to buy S-400 missile from Russia, and The US signed $738 billion defense bill.

Russia S-400

However, the reality we face is beyond nuclear missiles, fighter jets, bombers, etc. Here is unseen virus terrorizing good and bad people, rich and poor, civilians and military. If this virus could be nuked, it would have been dead and gone. This means that we can’t put our absolute TRUST in military strength.

When focus is shifted to Health Care System, UK is undoubtedly one of the leading countries providing better care for it’s citizens yet unanswered questions surrounding this virus and its transmission have locked the country down. Even Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to go through intensive care. Finally, over 8000 souls lost. There is fear and panic not only in the UK but EU, US, African, and the rest of the world.

Photo credit: nhs.uk

If we pull Science on the stage, One would have also thought that with the current level of technology and shared information, Scientists would take days or few weeks to come up with some sort of vaccine. But what we heard was that it would take up to a year to make vaccines available.
Although there is race among countries, big pharms, and institutions to develop vaccines, people are terrorized by the rate of infections and death.

Finally, there are blame games and attacks on WHO, the organisation we thought could provide answers to mysteries surrounding the kind of lifestyle…social distance, wash your hands with soap, hand sanitizers, face masks, don’t touch your face, etc. One would wonder if WHO is autonomous in policies and decision making?

In this troubled time, we can rely on Jesus’ words before his arrest and crucifixion. He said

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

(John 16:33)

Jesus slept in the midst of storm because He knew the storm wasn’t meant to destroy them. Besides, He had control over the storm. He had perfect peace. In the same way, If we can shift our thoughts from worries and Focus on God, cementing our Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and Trust in His Word, regardless of our military strength, health care system, money in account, high level of unemployment, recession, etc we will have Perfect Peace.

It’s okay to be aware or informed about developments in your country and the world but don’t let that scare you. Be focused and Guard what you believe. When you are settled from within that GOD, your Father is in control, there would be nothing to worry about. And truly there is nothing to worry about. KEEP CALM.