Seeking God

[Guest need_gods_guidance]

Please pray that God will show Himself to me in such a powerful way. Lately I have been stuggling and failing to see how much God loves me. God has given me a promise in my life that Satan keeps trying to steal away. At this time, it looks as though the promise is just that, stolen. But I know that God does not change His mind, and His promise stands true. Please pray that no matter how impossible it seems right now, that I will take hold of that promise and never let it go. Right now, I'm getting fed up with everything and giving up on the promise looks like the way to go. I know that is just Satan decieving me, but it's difficult. I think I feel like unworthy for this promise in my life, and I feel like everything has to be going as I think it should in order for it to happen, when reality is God knows what He is doing. I know all the facts and I know what it is I need to do, I just don't know how to get to that place in my life where I am content and no longer worrying and letting doubts get in the way. Please pray and feel free to share your heart.

[other one]

Please pray that God will show Himself to me in such a powerful way. Lately I have been stuggling and failing to see how much God loves me. God has given me a promise in my life that Satan keeps trying to steal away. At this time, it looks as though the promise is just that, stolen. But I know that God does not change His mind, and His promise stands true. Please pray that no matter how impossible it seems right now, that I will take hold of that promise and never let it go. Right now, I'm getting fed up with everything and giving up on the promise looks like the way to go. I know that is just Satan decieving me, but it's difficult. I think I feel like unworthy for this promise in my life, and I feel like everything has to be going as I think it should in order for it to happen, when reality is God knows what He is doing. I know all the facts and I know what it is I need to do, I just don't know how to get to that place in my life where I am content and no longer worrying and letting doubts get in the way. Please pray and feel free to share your heart.

Lord Jesus,

I pray you will give Susan peace and understanding over this promise. Bring her to the place in her life that you want her go be, and give her the peace and understanding of your love and protection.

In Your Holy Name,

[Guest JIALT]

Hello Everyone,

I found this and it has helped me alot hopefully it will help you too.

Yours in Christ

JIALT

C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional

Wednesday April 28, 2004

"Remember the word unto Thy servant, upon which Thou hast caused me to hope."-Psalm 119:49

Whatever your especial need may be, you may readily find some promise in the Bible suited to it. Are you faint and feeble because your way is rough and you are weary? Here is the promise-"He giveth power to the faint."Isaiah 40:29. When you read such a promise, take it back to the great Promiser, and ask Him to fulfil His own word.

Are you seeking after Christ, and thirsting for closer communion with Him? This promise shines like a star upon you-"Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." Matthew 5:6. Take that promise to the throne continually; do not plead anything else, but go to God over and over again with this-"Lord, Thou hast said it, do as Thou hast said."

Are you distressed because of sin, and burdened with the heavy load of your iniquities? Listen to these words-"I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions, and will no more remember thy sins." Isaiah 43:25. You have no merit of your own to plead why He should pardon you, but plead His written engagements and He will perform them.

Are you afraid lest you should not be able to hold on to the end, lest, after having thought yourself a child of God, you should prove a castaway? If that is your state, take this word of grace to the throne and plead it: "The mountains may depart, and the hills may be removed, but the covenant of My love shall not depart from thee." If you have lost the sweet sense of the Saviour's presence, and are seeking Him with a sorrowful heart, remember the promises: "Return unto Me, and I will return unto you;" "For a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee." Banquet your faith upon God's own word, and whatever your fears or wants, repair to the Bank of Faith with your Father's note of hand, saying, "Remember the word unto Thy servant, upon which Thou hast caused me to hope."

[RGR]

Heavenly Father,

We ask that you would lead and guide your servant. Take this one by the hand and show them that no matter how bad the circumstances may look, you will fulfill your promise. Give this one peace on their journey as you bring them into the promised land. Thank you.

In Jesus name,

Amen

[Guest green_ink]

Dear one, two things in your post reminded me of my own situation, just recently overcome.

Please pray that God will show Himself to me in such a powerful way.

I wanted a sign. I wanted to physically FEEL God's hand on me, or get some incontrovertible sign that he is working in the world on me. I wanted all that emotional "feel good" stuff I've heard others talk about. In retrospect, I think I was more worried that I didn't seem to be getting something I felt entitled to as a believer. True repentance has been my key to feeling God in my life. And the most imortant physical sign of God working in my life has simply been that I ever truly turned to Jesus at all (for all that I have been a church attender for the larger part of my life). Prayerfully considering why it is that you want a powerful sign from God may be enlightening.

I know all the facts and I know what it is I need to do, I just don't know how to get to that place in my life where I am content and no longer worrying and letting doubts get in the way.

Wow - this seemed light deja vu of where I spent the first part of my Christian path. I quickly lstudied the bible and learned what I needed to know. Then I relied on my own understanding to try help me run my life. Very self-centered. It can be in turning outward, dieing to self, that healing can be found. This is something that I have only recently discovered, and I can forsee that it will be a lifelong sin to overcome.

Don't give up. Pray for guidance. If possible, talk to a minister or priest, or Christian counselor, for guidance. Our biggest problems are often the ones we cannot see ourselves, and talking to someone else can help you find things about yourself you may never had suspected.

My prayers are with you.

God's peace be with you.

[Only4Him777]

Sweet one, please be encouraged! It is only when Satan attacks us the most that God's plan for you is right at the door. This is why Satan is, well for a lack of a better term... freaking out. It is his last ditch effort to distract and discourage you because he knows that once you have this break through... God will have taken you to the next level in your relationship with Him.

The dawn can not come without the night, and you can't lift a heavy weight without first being strengthened... (yes, I know... cheesey, but you get my point)

You are right there... don't give up! I will stand in prayer for you as well as our other brothers and sisters here. Keep praying and reading His Word. You will get through soon enough! God's timing is perfect!

YSIC,

Alison :hug: