Our Youth are being killed at an alarming rate, we have the largest prison system in the world; now we are building private own prisons, which mean more people will be locked up for longer periods of time. Ninety percent of the evil and pain in this world is because of power, greed and for the love of money. Churches are operated like a business, instead of a Sanctuary; Pastors are living like rock stars, while souls are being condemned. Neighborhoods and communities are falling apart, while gentrification and high taxes are pushing us out of our homes, and the lack of jobs makes our future look bleak.
What do we do when life throws these curve balls; and one thing gets stacked on top of another and another until we feel the crushing weight of pressure, anxiety, and stress. In times like these do we to cling to the Scripture “God won’t give you any more than you can handle”," No, the verse God won't give us more than we can handle” is referring to temptation, not life situation. So, what Scripture will we use for life situations, when we have poured out all aspiration and are at the end of the last ounce of strength? God wants us to rely on Him, not our own strength; because we are too weak to fight alone.
There is a Biblical answer found in 2 Corinthians 1:8 "We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On Him, we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many."
Father, help us rely on You when life throws us a curve ball; teach us how and when to use Scripture to fight our battles so we will not, grow weary. Lord, our day to day struggles, is becoming unbearable; please help us endure this despair through Your Word so we will not get tired of doing good. Thank You, Lord, for the great privilege that Jesus has given us; to be able to come before You, forgiven and cleansed by the blood, and able to rely on You for help, comfort, peace, and relief. Thank You, Father, for not allowing our enemies and evil to trample over us; continue to help us fight these battles through Your Word and Your Son's sacrifice. Lord, help us study Your Word with understanding so we can memorize Scripture; that will help us defeat our enemies and the evil one, just like Christ did in the wilderness. Father, You have given us direct access to You and the power of Christ; but, we must study so we will be prepared in full body armor, ready at all times for battle. Lord, the blood has restored us to You, please give us a desire for the things of the Spirit; so the things of the world will not harm us. Father, sometimes we get weak and discouraged; please give us Your, strength and courage, in our time of need so we will feel Your presence, that comforts us and give us peace. Lord, forgive us for falling short of Your mercy, grace, and favor; and help us trust in what is written, and not rely on our own understanding. Lord, help us surrender to You, be still and wait on You, in Jesus name, Amen
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