I have come to realize that the closer you get to God and strive to please Him, the enemy is also trying to distract your focus. The year of 2014 is significant for salvation and deliverance. Wow! How awesome is it to know that God is preparing to show Himself strong in this world and the lives of His people. We are reminded in John 16:33 that "in Him we have peace. In the world we will have tribulation. But take heart; He has overcome the world.”
This blog today is for me. For the first 40 days of 2014, my church is taking communion in our homes. The communion is to decree salvation, deliverance, healing, blessings, and prosperity over our homes. On Monday during teen Bible study, we studied "The Mind Series." This series focuses on not giving up in your mind. The mind is the first area of our lives that we give up. Our mind affects the way we talk, walk, and live. By having a focused mind, we can win every battle. On Tuesday, my car started acting up AND a water pipe at my home burst. These trials should have shaken my faith and caused me to doubt what I learned the night before. But, I took another route. I stood firm on the promises of God and confessed that, "He will never leave me nor forsake me. Everything is working out for my good. No weapon formed against me shall prosper." As I continued to say these, words my mind was taken off the problems and situations and put on Christ. Our private worship will make for a public performance. Whatever I spend my time thinking about will come out of my mouth at the due time.
Through every trial that I have endured this week, I have been standing on James 1:2-8 that states, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. "
Despite my situation and the various events going on in my life, it is important that I count it ALL joy. Not only the good but the bad as well. God is watching my heart and faith to see how much do I TRULY trust Him. It's not enough to go to church every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday to not truly believe in the word of God. The word of God brings forth life, peace, blessings, and prosperity. God knows everything that would happen in my life. So, as 1 Peter 4:12 tells me: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. It is not a suprise to me that these things would happen. God is developing my faith and patience through EVERY trial and test.
Today, I want to encourage anyone who may be reading this blog. Trials and tests are going to come your way. You may be going through a trial today or yesterday. Do not give up in your mind. Do not quit. God is working everything out for your good. Don't let the enemy sneak in and get you off track. Trust God no matter what happens. Lean and depend on the One who is able to save your soul and make you whole. Be encouraged and blessed that nothing shall by any means hurt you. If it has came your way, it is coming TO PASS. It must make it's way to your life in order to pass. Stay in the word of God and stay committed to doing His work NO MATTER what comes your way. I love you and I want you to live a prosperous life.
STOP STRESSING! START LIVING!
Love,
Jasmine Horton
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