When was the last time you have actively meditated upon the faithfulness of God? It’s amazing how short our memories are—particularly in the heat of a battle. Before we know it, we are reevaluating God’s goodness. Was God good to you last time? Well, why wouldn’t He be good to you this time? We have to be careful not to allow difficult challenges to bring on a temporary amnesia. An amnesia that is not called for and is in truth--very ungrateful.
My favorite women’s Bible Study teacher, Beth Moore, always says, “If we had the lives of ease that we have been praying for—our lives wouldn’t even make a good book!” But to have the life that is worth reading about, you’ve got to go through some storms and face some high mountains. We’ve got to experience those nail-biting moments when all seems lost BUT for the faithfulness of God! I hope I am stirring your faith up today!
During this season would you pause and begin to recount all the times God has proven Himself faithful to you? Think about all the times when you were facing impossible odds. One of the most inspiring stories in the Bible is the jubilant victory Sarah and Abraham experienced when against all odds they had a bouncing baby boy at age 90 and 100! Imagine the laughter that occurred in the middle of the night as her stomach began to grow with each passing month. I can just hear Sarah giggling from outside of her bedroom door, “I am going to be a mother! Me. Sarah. The one who was once barren. The fruitless streak has finally been broken! And why?—because Sarah counted God faithful.
In Genesis 21:6-7 it states, “Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me." And she added, "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age."
God specializes in the impossible cases! I want to encourage you to be deliberate in celebrating all the wonderful things that God has done for you this year. Recall all the hard cases. Remember: God has an excellent track record!
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Hi there woman of God, it is so amazing to see you still at the Lord's work, continue to be the vessel he needs you to be. It has been a while, but you are still dear to my heart. I was married July 14, 2007 and I am now Adriana Perez, God is so good girl I can't even stop thanking him for all the blessings he pours out. You were always great with words so I am so proud to see you taking care of his work! Love ya and hope we can keep in touch!
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