“Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
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This morning I happened to come across the prayer journal I was keeping during a very difficult time about five years ago when I lost my job. That’s what I want to share with you today.
If you’re in a crisis situation, if you’re worried or anxious, there is something you can do. Put your faith in action! That means actually doing something. It means exerting energy! It’s not just hoping things will work out as you go about your days all worried and upset. Put your faith in action by taking these steps:
Faith starts with Truth entering your mind. You read a Scripture, you think about it, and you respond. For example, let’s say you are reading your Bible and you come to this passage:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” Ephesians 3:20
Write it down in your journal. Meditate on it. Write it into your prayer like this:
“Dear Lord, I believe you are able to do immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine.“
Following are some more prayer segments that I copied from my journal along with the Scripture references they came from.
“I will not be anxious about anything. Instead I will pray and petition you, Lord, making my requests to you with thanksgiving. The peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. I am thankful for ……” from Philippians 4: 6
“Lord, you are close to the broken-hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but you deliver him from them all.” (Psalm 34:18-19)
“When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” (Psalm 56:3)
“I cast my care on you, for you sustain me.” (Psalm 55:22
“You make all things work together for good for those who love you. I love you. I thank you for all the times you have already kept this promise to me.” (Romans 8:28)
“You are my rock and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Your faithfulness will be my shield and rampart.” I will not fear the unknown. (from Psalm 91)
“Because I love you, you will rescue me. You will protect me for I acknowledge your name. When I call upon you, you answer me. You are with me when I am in trouble.” (from Psalm 91)
I made a decision to trust God by writing down all the Scriptures that applied to my situation. I read them daily and put my trust in God. The Lord took that which was bad (or it seemed bad to me) and he worked it together for good!
Prayer is our declaration of dependance on God.”
david jeremiah
Put your faith in action today! God is faithful.
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
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Scriptures are taken from the NIV.
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“For the Lord grants wisdom! His every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding. He grants good sense to the godly—his saints. He is their shield, protecting them and guarding their pathway.” Proverbs 2:6-8 TLB
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
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“the Lord delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalm 147:11 NIV
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
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With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
realchristianwomen.blog
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“The Lord delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalm 147:11 NIV
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
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“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.” Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
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“He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds. 4 He counts the stars and calls them all by name. 5 How great he is! His power is absolute! His understanding is unlimited.” Psalm 147:3-5 TLB
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Do you want to become a Christian? Click this link to learn more: Who Is Jesus?
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Not being able to meet in our churches has had negative consequences. Zoom is better than nothing. But nothing compares to meeting in person.
I love praise and worship in my church because I can literally feel the presence of God. The words that we sing pierce my heart. I often hear the Lord speaking to me during this time. But when there is no in-person church service, there is no corporate praise and worship.
If you’re used to attending multiple church services during the week and they’re suddenly all cancelled for months, you might start feeling spiritually dry. The love and fellowship of our brothers and sisters in Christ makes us feel good.
Group praise and worship makes us feel good. Listening to the Word of God makes us feel good. A lot of good feelings result from meeting together in our church building.
Maybe spiritual dryness can be a good thing. We know our relationship with God is not based on feelings. It is based on the Word of God. Maybe we are being tested to determine if our enthusiasm for the Gospel can endure a time of spiritual dryness.
Hopefully, things will get back to normal soon. But in the meantime, remember that the dryness of the desert may be preparing us for something bigger that’s on the way.
Think about it. Jesus was tempted in the desert for 40 days. Moses was in the desert 40 years! David spent a lot of time hiding in the desert from his enemies before he became the king of Israel. And then there’s Joseph! So God often uses that desert time to do a work in us, preparing us for service.
Our church has opened back up for in-person services, but I have missed 27 Sunday morning services, 29 Wednesday night services, and 29 Sunday School services! I think the devil is jumping up and down in glee thinking he has us on the run!
Of course, we have had zoom and recorded services, and I’m grateful for them, but it just isn’t the same as being together. I hope we have all developed a new appreciation for in-person services of every kind.
Remember Romans 8:28.
“…all things work together for good to them that love God…”
I believe God will work these times together for good, too. In the meantime, if you’re feeling spiritually dry, dig in deeper to God’s Word and prayer. This, too, will pass and we’ll be stronger for it!
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 NLT
How has the Corona Virus lockdown affected your walk with God?
With Love,
Cindy
This Is My Journey Unscripted.
Click this link to learn more about Jesus: Who Is Jesus?
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