“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and
will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom:
to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen..”
2 Timothy 4:18
There are times, as we walk and live our lives, when unexpected and unpredictable things happen. You may feel a lump in your body, and it was diagnosed as a cancerous growth by your doctor. You may have come to work as usual, but you receive an email or a note from your supervisor that you have been laid off.
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works
of darkness, but rather expose them.”
Ephesians 5:11
Is the world around you getting any better today? Is the news you see on TV getting any better? Are the stories you have been reading in the newspapers all over the world getting any better? Is the stuff you see on the internet getting any better? It is not. It will continue to get worse and worse every passing day.
My Declaration of Faith:
Sometimes, what I really need isn’t another pep talk, but a gentle and honest push. The truth is, I’ve been holding back. Maybe I’ve told myself I’m not ready, not qualified, or that it’s just not the right time. But deep down, I know that’s not the full story. I’ve been carrying around excuses like baggage when God is calling me to step up and step out.
My Declaration of Faith:
Some days my emotions are all over the place, hopeful one minute, discouraged the next. I’m learning not to let my feelings dictate my foundation. Emotions are real, but they’re not always reliable. They shift, they change, they react. But my God? He is steady. His truth doesn’t change with my mood or my circumstances.
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea,
Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Mark 4:39
There will come a time when we all have to face a storm in our lives. It may be a financial crisis, a health crisis, or a relationship crisis. The question is, when you do have to face it, are you prepared for it, or will you be overwhelmed by it? You may be facing one right now and wonder when this storm will end.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I remind myself: I carry the power and presence of the living God inside me. I’ve spent too long focusing on what’s wrong: on the struggles, the debt, and the daily battles I face. But those things don’t define me. They don’t get the final word.
