The longer the battle...

"The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time.  David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker."

2 Samuel 3:1

The longer you can stay and fight in the midst of life's fiery storms, the stronger you become.

Unshaking strength comes from perseverance.    Don't give up.

Nothing to fear

"...Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch... 

Don't be afraid..."

Luke 5:4, 10 NIV

When you are following Jesus and taking steps to follow the promptings he places on your heart, then no matter how big the storm, you can stay in peace knowing that there is nothing to fear, he has your back and he will not fail you - not now, not ever!!

You Sight, your Light

“The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the lamb is its lamp.”  Revelation 21:22-23 NIV

Let God be your light – your sight, not the world; for with him, you will never fall off the steep cliff that the world seems to lead us to (unfortunately, more often than not L ).

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The most violent storms in life

“Meanwhile, the sea was getting rough and rising high because of a great and violent wind… they were afraid (terrified).  But Jesus said to them, It is I, be not afraid! [I am; stop being frightened!] [Exod. 3:14].” John 6:20 AMP

It is the biggest storms in life that show us who Jesus really is – more visibly than ever before. So, view the storms in your life as divine opportunities to see and know Jesus more closely and clearly than ever before.  As well, view the storms in your life as a blessing, because, you, my friend, are about to receive gifts and miracles of His Spirit which are going to shine ever-so-brightly through your hard times.

 

Staying focused in the midst of the storms

“When you focus on God, (a consistent focus, a deep focus), your sadness will develop into gladness [joy]; a joy no one can ever rob from you.  It will be joy like a river over-flowing its banks!”  

Adapted from John 16:21-24 MSG

Yes, when we stay focused on God in the midst of the storms, the waves will calm and the shores of peace will be awaiting our grand arrivals.

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God's plan is the only plan, so heed his calls.

"God's word came to Jonah..."Up on your feet and on your way to the big city... But Jonah got up and went the other direction... running away from God.. as far away from God as he could get.  But God sent a huge storm at sea, the waves towering... Then God assigned a huge fish to swallow Jonah..." Jonah 1:1-6, 17 MSG

When God calls you might as well give in... you will never be able to run far enough, fast enough, or hide well enough for him NOT to find you.  One way or another he will catch you and his will, will come to fruition in your life.  So, instead of wasting your own precious time, and that's all your wasting, you might as well let the good Lord do with you what he's going to do.  Believe me, it is going to be something a trillion times better then you will ever be trying to do in your own might.

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God's plan ~ Our life

“… God turns life around…” 

Psalm 53:6

Without God life falls apart, becomes dark, is filled with sorrow, and has more dead-ends then one can handle.  So, does that sound like your life?  If so, then it is time to do a soul check and make sure God is your focus - not the world, not yourself.  Therefore, surrender, or re-surrender,  yourself over to God and he’ll give your life the 180 it needs to turn around and move toward the path that leads to eternal salvation, blessings that never end, and a peace that can weather any storm.

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God's trying to get your attention

“God addressed Job next from the eye of the storm…” Job 40:6

God gets our attention in the most amazing and unpredictable ways.  Therefore, whatever may be going on in your life – good or bad – keep your eyes, ears, and heart open… God is talking to you.

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