We all get weary at times. The pressures of family, job, even our work for the Lord becomes very tiring.
But, GOD promises to give us strength if we rely on Him. So, step back, take time to fellowship with Him before you tackle those pressures that are wearing you down.
Do you ever feel like giving up? Maybe you have a problem you think will never be solved. Sickness, employment, relationships poverty. All real concerns, but don’t give up.
Hope! Definition: to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen, trust. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment.
The Bible also has the answer to hope: And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Psalms 39:7
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:7 There are many more verses that tell us our hope is in the Lord Jesus.
Don’t give up! Kept praying, trusting and having hope.
Disasters, disease, poverty, crime, war or corrupt government leaders. There is all kind of evil in the world. Would we like to see all these things gone? Absolutely! However, the Bible tells us that all these things will always be with us until Jesus comes back to reign on the earth.
The greatest need. Jesus! It is our responsibility as Christians to tell everyone we can that Jesus is the answer.
Jesus is coming back. We don’t know when but we must be ready.
It is not really a secret at all. It is the acronym is JOY!
JESUS, OTHERS and YOU. Put Jesus first, others 2nd and yourself last. That is a recipe for true joy in your life.
Jesus is the true source of joy, even in the most difficult circumstances. If you put others ahead of yourself it is hard to have a pity party. Finally, you will get to think of yourself, but then you go back to the first, Jesus.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Matthew 6:25
Jesus promises us peace. Trust Him.
Do you need to be encouraged today? Looking for something to lift your spirits?
Search You Tube for some old hymns. Listen and sing along.
“The Old Rugged Cross”. “Victory In Jesus”. “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” “How Great Thou Art” “When We All Get To Heaven”. There are many more hymns and spiritual songs that are being forgotten.
The Bible tells us to sing unto the Lord. It is hard to be discouraged when we are singing, especially those songs that have meaning and honor the name of Jesus.

Sometimes we feel overwhelmed with our life. Maybe it is our job, family relationships, illness or circumstances beyond our control.
We want someone to take all our troubles and burdens away.
Good News! We have a friend who is there to help us. He promises to go with us through any trial or circumstance. He will never leave us or forsake us. His name is Jesus.
Twelve days into the New Year and you are ready to give up on your resolutions. Already missed the goal. Don’t give up.
Start again. read your Bible everyday, determined to exercise, going to eat right, be a better communicator? Did you miss a day, 2?
Start again. Never loose sight of your goal. Get into God’s Word. Ask the Lord to help you. He wants you to be successful in whatever you do.
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Because there will be days when things happen that our minds can’t grasp and when the pain of a situation is beyond our ability to endure it. It’s in those times that our understanding of who God is and how much He loves us helps us rest and place our faith in Him.
Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The Bible says what we think, is what we are. We can be positive or negative.
We are so tempted to think negative, unproductive and even sinful thoughts. What we think is what we become.
Have you ever been unable to sleep because something is bothering you that your mind will not let you rest? I think we have all been there.
What can we do about these thoughts? The Bible has the answer.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
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