The enemy has a way of 'getting under our skin' when we are not walking very closly with God. I, myself, have been experiencing this lately and I'm positive that I am not alone. I know that there are others who need encouragement just as much as I do and therefore I have turned to the only good and true source of just such a thing - The Word - The Holy Bible. All throughout God's Word we can read His promises for us. And first of all, I would like to share one to show that we can never stray so far away from God that He can not reach us and we can not return to Him -
"I myself will be the Shepherd of my sheep, and cause them to lie down in peace, the Lord God says. I will seek my lost ones, those who strayed away, and bring them safely home again. I will put splints and bandages upon their broken limbs and heal the sick. And I will destroy the powerful, fat shepherds; I will feed them, yes--feed them punishment! " Ezekiel 34:15
God is always seeking those who have lost thier way. Some may think that this only pertains to those who do not know God at all, but this is not true. God wishes for ALL of His sheep to be close to Him. He wishes for us to be at peace, as the above verse tells us. He wants us safely home with Him and He will destroy anything that stands in His way - if we will only follow Him. He will heal our brokeness, our infrmities caused my our time away and He will restore us! Here are some other verses to help you get through tough times....
"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear: I will help you." Isaiah 41:13
So, do not fear, God is still there and He WILL help you.
"For his Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts, and tells us that we really are God's children." Romans 8:16
We are children of a KING! Listen to the Holy Spirit, follow His ways. That is God leading you and comforting you.
"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
One of the many promises of the Bible. And one that we ALL must remember!
"So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need." Hebrews 4:16
Are you a child of God? Then you have full authority to come before His throne and recieve his abundant grace and mercy. He wants us to turn to Him in our time of need. He wants to give us all that we need, just like any good father. Let Him.
I hope that this has brought some comfort and inspiration to even one person. I know that it has helped me. God is so good and I know that even though it looks like I am down and out right now. It may look like I am down for the count and that the enemy has conquered many areas of my life, I know that is a LIE because satan is the father of lies and God is the one true God, the God of Truth and my Redeemer. All that the enemy intends for evil, God will use for good. Hallelujah!!
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