Because
Because of the love I have in my heart for you, I will hold on a little tighter.
The problems we have been facing lately seem to overwhelm us and break our hearts at the same time. The enemy would love nothing more than to destroy us. He has come to steal, kill, and destroy. We cannot allow him the satisfaction. Because our God is greater, I have faith that we can overcome any obstacle that we may face, as long as we do so together!
We have to be a united front, now more than ever before!
Forces of evil have come against us from all sides, but God is our shield and our protector. He is there ready to fight this battle with us and for us, if we only believe and call on Him!
Oh Lord … hear our cries …
Because you first loved us … because you gave your only son to die on the cross for us … we have been forgiven of our sins. There is no condemnation! Instead, there is unconditional love and eternal life!
Oh God …
We love because you first loved us!
Shield our marriage, protect our family, wrap us securely in your protective love. Drive out the forces of darkness that threaten us. Provide an army of angels to gather around us so the enemy cannot get close to us.
Because … our happily ever after is at stake.
This post was inspired by the prompt word of Because for this edition of Five Minute Friday. Join us for the #fmfparty on Twitter, and link up your post here.
Putting On the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms
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Hope
When times are hard in your life and there seems to be trouble all around, please do not lose hope. It is so easy to feel as if all hope is gone and to allow that hopeless feeling to rush in, but please … hold on, my dear friend. Help is on the way. God has given us faith, hope, and love. He said it in His word. Cling to it! Use your faith in God above to pull you through each and every situation that attempts to steal your joy and peace. Hold on to hope in those trying times and know that God is not going to leave you nor forsake you. He is right there with you although He may seem silent at times. Just keep holding on. His love will see you through!
He did not promise that you would not have heartaches in this life. Oh, how we all wish it could be smooth sailing ALL of the time, but that just cannot be. There is sin in the world, and due to this, there is a tremendous amount of suffering. Bad things happen to good people. It’s a heartbreaking reality.
I know of a sweet lady that would do anything for anybody that is suffering with cancer at this moment in time. It is literally eating away at her, and yet, she is full of hope … and she has faith … why? Because of God’s love! She is suffering and yet puts on this strong face for us all. She speaks so matter-of-factly about what is taking place, and she puts plans in place for beating this thing! She has faith, and she’s full of hope! WE are full of hope WITH her. We know that, if it is God’s will, a miracle can happen to turn this thing completely around. It CAN happen! We are clinging to hope at this time especially and ask God to comfort this sweet lady as only He can.
If this woman can hold on to her faith and still have hope as she’s relying on God’s love as she’s fighting cancer … what, exactly, is our problem? If she’s staring this in the face and still continuing to march full speed ahead, what is our excuse?
We have SO much to be thankful for and yet we take so much for granted. Stop right now and thank God for ALL of the many blessings in your life. They are there, dear ones. Recognize them, even in the face of trouble. Thank Him and praise Him for how He is working in each one of our lives.
In times of trouble, think of this woman that is suffering and yet remains hopeful. Then realize that your situation is not hopeless either. Keep fighting the good fight. You CAN do this.
Please … don’t ever lose hope. No matter what comes your way, remain hopeful, lean on God’s great love, and keep the faith!
This post was inspired by the prompt word of Hope for Tuesday At Ten. Link up your post here.
