(1 Peter 5:7)
As we start the Christmas weekend, a time of
rest for many, we start to dwell more intensely on those problems and
concerns we have in our life. It is easy to get so busy with work and our
daily routine Monday through Friday, that we can forget or push to the back
of our mind many of the problems we are dealing with in our life. But when
the weekend comes, especially a Holiday weekend with extra days off, and our lives
slow down a bit, those issues become the focus
of our attention. We can't hide from them any longer.
For many of you, those problems that you are facing have been problems for a
long time. You have prayed.. and prayed.. and prayed. You have turned
them over to God, taken them back, and turned them over again. Despite all
of the praying and agonizing, there are some problems that just don't go away,
and you start wondering if anyone is really listening. Does anyone really
care about what you are facing?
Let me give you this word of encouragement today my friend. The Bible
proclaims that God not only hears our prayers, but answers them as well. It
is His good pleasure to bless his children. We have that precious promise
to "cast our cares on Him, because He cares for us." No matter what your
mind may tell you, your faith has got to step in and give you the assurance that
God is hearing your prayers. No matter how you may feel, when all others
abandon you, God is always there. There to love you, hold you, and comfort you.
HE CARES FOR YOU!!!!!
Don't let those problems you have today, ever make you think that God is not
hearing your prayers. He is. Don't ever get to the point where you feel no
one cares. He does. Go through this Holiday weekend with the confidence and assurance
that God knows and understands your situation, and be comforted that He loves
you and will never leave you nor forsake you.
God bless you this special Season as we walk in the victory Christ won on Calvary's cross. He
is risen!! Because of that, if you know Christ as your Savior, no matter
what may be happening in this life, you have already won. Even though your
life is still playing out, you already know the ending. You win, because HE WON! I love you
and care about you so much. I am here for you, to stand with you for those
needs in your life, and to pray for you. You are not alone with your problems
this Holiday season.
