The other day I wanted to give up when I faced the disappointment of failing. At that time, I did not see my failing as an opportunity to do better. I did not see my failing as an opportunity to grow. I did not see my failure as an opportunity to seek God's direction. I JUST WANTED TO QUIT AND GIVE UP.
Has that ever happened to you? If yes, these scriptures will be great reminders of some of the promises of God. Just like the Psalmist in Psalms 73:17 I had to go into the sanctuary of God.
As I read and meditated on scripture, I asked questions based on some promises of God. I asked; If God says...and He showed me the answers.
I am sharing the questions and my answers. It is my hope that the answers encourage you when you feel like giving up as they encouraged me.
If God says in Hebrews 13: 5 I will never desert you nor will I ever forsake you -he won't desert you!
If God says in psalm 30:5, For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning. It will!
If God says in psalm 34:19, Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all. -He does!
If God says in Psalm 41:3 The LORD will sustain him upon his sickbed; In his illness, You restore him to health. He will
If God says in John 14:1-2 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. -He will!
If God says in John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name period. That's a guarantee!
If God says in Romans 8:28, and we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. -That's a fact!
If God says in John 12:46, I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. -No doubt about it!
If God says in Luke 14:11, "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." -We need to take this to heart!
If God says in James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Make it your point to ask God for wisdom!
If God says in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. If you haven't asked Him, you need to be about doing it now!
There are more than 3,000 Promises
Ray Horner is a fine artist and inspirational speaker [http://www.rayhorner.com/]
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