Where to Run?

Where to Run?

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:7

           

I’ve been thinking about what to write for this blog all week. I’ve been praying for God to give me the words that would comfort anyone going through a difficult situation. That burden has only become stronger in light of this week’s horrible events.

There is nothing that I can say or do that would take away the sorrow that anyone is feeling. I can only point you in the right direction of the one who can truly bring you comfort. No matter what you are going through there is only one who can get you through it. The Bible says that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39). No matter what you do or how you feel nothing can tear you from God’s love. You are His and He cares for you!

The Bible says in John 16:33 that we will have trials and sorrow. The Bible does not say that life will be perfect. Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world. That same scripture tells us to have peace because He has overcome the world.

I encourage you, if you are having a rough time, if you feel beat up and discouraged, run to God. Fall into His arms and let His love comfort you. He is all you need.

Philippians 4:7 says that God gives us a peace that passes all understanding. You may be going through a situation where it may not even make sense for you to be at peace, but God’s peace doesn’t always make sense. God loves you. He wants you to be at peace and have strength. He will be your strength.

Psalm 34:18 says that God is near the brokenhearted. He is there for you and wants to bring you comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4  says “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”

God comforts us through our troubles, but we should in turn comfort others. God is a giving and generous God, and that is what we are to strive to be.

When you are celebrating Christmas this year remember how much God loves you (John 3:16). Run to him for comfort!

We sang a song in church this morning. The song is called Everything Falls by Fee. Let this song be a reminder on where you should be running. The lyrics to the Chorus are 

“When everything falls apart your arms hold me together 

When everything falls apart you're the only hope for this heart

When everything falls apart and my strength is gone I find you mighty and strong,

you keep holding on You keep holding on.”

You can listen to the song at http://youtu.be/ZvjJ9TYA8cE

God’s Faithfulness

God’s Faithfulness

Scripture Reference: Psalm 33:4

            We discussed in the last blog how you sometimes have to make an effort during the holiday season to focus on the good and not on whatever situation you may be going through. There are many situations that can make this time of year difficult. For me, it has always been a dream to have children and share the holiday season with them. To have the home made Christmas decorations for the tree and wake up Christmas morning and have children that are so excited that Santa came. I have dreamed over and over again of the traditions that I would start with my family. This time of year it can be very easy for me to get caught up in a pity party for myself.

            We begin to center the season on our own traditions. However, the center of the season is not what we may or may not have. The center of the Season is Jesus! The center of the season is that we serve a God that is so faithful that He sent us the greatest gift of all. He sent us Jesus.

            Sometimes, especially when you grow up in church you hear words like faithful and the full impact of that word gets lost in translation. I have to admit, even to write this blog I needed to look up exactly what faithful meant. I knew the definition, but I didn’t understand the full impact of what it meant that God is faithful. The Webster dictionary gave several great definitions for faithful. I chose three definitions to share today:

•          Steadfast in affection or allegiance: loyal
•         Firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty
•        Given with strong assurance: binding

God is all of these things. He is faithful to us. This is definitely something to celebrate! Do not stop praying for the desires of your heart. God is faithful and hears your prayers.

•   Psalm 136:2 says that God’s faithful love endures forever! I love this verse of scripture. It goes right along with my favorite verses in the Bible, Romans 8:38-39. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. This is an amazing promise!
•   Psalm 33:4 says that God is faithful in all He does! That pretty much sums it up. He is faithful in everything!
•   1Corinthians 1:9 says that God is faithful to do what He says! I love this promise. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 1:20 that all of God’s promises are Yes, and Amen! Then Psalm 37:4 says that God gives us the desires of our hearts. Keep praying! Find the direction you are supposed to go. God will get you there.

So this Christmas season remember that God is faithful and celebrate His faithfulness. He is the reason for the Season. Do not let infertility steal your Joy!