I read this and felt encouraged...thought I would pass it along.
"You will soon sense a glorious future before you. I will open doors of blessing and opportunity. Discouragement will burn away like dew when the sun comes up. Where there was confusion and bewilderment, there will be clear sailing and calm seas (Mark 4:39). You will think it's a dream... but it's real. Satan will feel humiliated and shirk back knowing he can do nothing to stop the avalanche of My goodness coming your way (Psalm 31:19). An embarrassed devil (instead of just backing off) will flee from you fearful he will get overrun (Luke 10:19). The truth of who you are will sink in…a child of Mine (Psalm 5:2; 84: 1-5). You'll not only feel relieved but once again happy and strong. You will feel like flying (and your spirit will). You will arise and be strong, picking up (and dusting off) your weapons (Ephesians 6:10-17). You will know that I, your Lord, has not only restored your dignity, but given you the city. You can go forth now, never looking back (Luke 9:62) only upward.
Your vision will be clear, your steps firm and your soul will be on fire. That verse that previously seemed so hollow and distant will reverberate through your spirit: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13). It will seem like your faith has faith.
Child of Mine, you're back…and you're not alone." (Mark 16:20).
1 comment:
Sometimes enouragement can be a bit of fluff I agree. But sometimes when a smile seems to be a struggle a bit of fluff will relax those face muscles just a bit. After all, encouragement from those you love can often sound wonderful. Unfortunately, I question if I have achieved it. Belief? Faith? Works? Why does my husband say I'm beautiful if I don't believe it and for sure haven't acheived it. Why would a friend of mine say I am a spritual giant if I haven't achieved it? Could it be encouragement from those who love me? Could it be that if I don't accept it that that in itself would seperate me from it? What can seperate us from love???? US!
My point is this. Sometimes although it may not seem to be fully true in our self focus internal opinion...kind words of encouragement should be received as what they are. Encouragement from those who love us. God, friends, and family say things we would never say to ourselves. But who are we to question?
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