March 7, 2025
Good Morning,
The amazing thing about life is things always change. No matter how strong or powerful or confident we are, tough times will come: viciously forcing their might on us, causing us to crumble. I don’t care whether you think it’s God, the Universe, or #47 playing games with us, by faith you always have a chance. You made it through your past tough times even when they probably felt a lot like the tough time you’re experiencing right now. It’s easy to get lost in your struggles when you fail to tap into past sources of inspiration and guidance.
We all go through seasons in our life, seasons of joy and seasons of sadness and trials. Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. It can drain you emotionally and trap you in a downward spiral of endless “what-ifs” and worst-case scenarios about tomorrow. But during the toughest times, you must keep your hopes alive by pushing through and remaining passionate about what you want to do and not quit. This will enable you to genuinely encourage others and personally utilize the encouragement and hope that has been reawakened within you. As Christians, we are called to be a voice of calm and reassurance, affirming that God is with us for “nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Sometimes, we don't have the energy to look up to the Lord because we're so weary about our issues. But you can get through any dark period to see the sunshine again if you keep faith and pray with the depth of your heart. Turning to God helps in our weakness; He is strong and when you don't have the strength to press on, He will be your strength - Don't lose hope. Understandably, many of us struggle with fear, anxiety, and panic. It is sometimes hard to stop being anxious. God, however, works through our efforts. God is the God who wants us to live with him forever in an environment where love, joy, and peace abound, but you need faith to make it. Pray the words of David in Psalm 31:15; My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. Through prayer, we can open our hearts and minds to God so that peace can flow throughout our entire being.
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Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought for meditation: "When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on." - Theodore Roosevelt.
Pray and Trust God.
Pastor Kevin L. Bullock, Sr.