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In the Difficulty

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“That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud.” ‭‬‬NUMBERS 14:1 NIV

Why did the people of Israel weep?

Because 10 of the 12 spies that Moses sent into the promised land came back saying it was impossible and the people believed them instead of believing God.

They mourned as if they were already defeated when in truth, they had not even begun.

This nation of former slaves looked at the promised land in fear because it was going to be difficult.

They wanted the promise but only if God was going to make it easy for them.

Stepping into your promised land isn’t going to be easy.

You are going to have to fight for it, face the giants and trust God to help you when it gets hard. 

God has brought you this far and He will take you all the way in.

Getting there is going to be one step of faith after another…and then another.

It will always be a walk of faith.

You can trust God to give you what you will need when you will need it to do what He has called you to do.

It is going to be difficult but absolutely, not impossible.

Take a moment to pray and then take your step and go after all God has for you.

What To Do In Difficult Times

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”‭‭ Romans‬ ‭12:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬   

The word “affliction” in the scripture above essentially means “pressure”.  

The pressure in your life is no joke. 

It is intense right now. 

Don’t give up.

How do can you deal with the difficulty? 

  1. Spend your energy pursuing hope. 
  2. Don’t quit when things get hard.  
  3. Spend more time in the presence of God than the presence of fear.

If you must work on something, work on keeping your heart filled with the wonder and expanse of God’s love for you.

Lean on Jesus and let Him bear the pressure of the day. 

It Won’t Be Easy

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You will have to face difficulties, impossible situations, and fierce battles as you pursue God’s call on your life.

Through each one, Jesus will lead you to rest in the security of His love.

To pursue the power of His peace.

To find and capture the truth that is the freedom He died for you to live in.

God doesn’t say, “it will be easy” nor does He say, “there will be no battles.”

He says:

“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭33:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

No matter what is happening around you, you are not alone to deal with it – the Spirit of God is within you.

God’s promise is that His rest is yours. His peace is yours. His freedom is yours. 

You don’t have to earn it, you simply have to receive it.

Today, put your trust in His love, power, grace, peace, knowledge, goodness, and faithfulness.

Then take a deep breath and rest. 

How to Deal with Difficulty

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”‭‭ Romans‬ ‭12:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬   

How can you deal with difficulty?

Don’t give up.

The word “affliction” in the scripture above essentially means “pressure”.  

The pressure in your life is no joke. 

It is intense right now. 

How do can you deal with it? 

  1. Spend your energy pursuing hope. 

2. Don’t quit when things get hard.  

3.  Spend more time in the presence of God than the presence of fear.

If you must work on something my friend, work on keeping your heart filled with the wonder and expanse of God’s love for you.

Then lean on Jesus and let Him bear the pressure of the day.

Don’t give up.

Journey of Courage

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Are you discouraged today?

When Jesus was preparing His disciples for the difficult times they were about to face, He said this:

“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 NIV

Life with Jesus is a journey of overcoming and conquering, first steps and new beginnings.

It is an adventure of discovery and healing, of bold moves and humble hearts.

It is about facing difficulty with courage and having peace in the midst of uncertainty.

It is possible because Jesus promises to be with you every step of the way.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-30 (ESV)