Immanuel - God with Me
During the week I've had a number of frustrating and stressful things come up. I've also had something happen that was a big disappointment for me. In the over all scheme of things, it wasn't earth shattering - but it was important to me and I was very disappointed. I had to pray over and over giving it to the Lord so that it didn't stay heavy in my heart. I'm still disappointed, but the heaviness is gone.
As all these things happened, I was meditating on Immanuel - God with me. I know He's an ever-present help in trouble......and I've had these troubles!! I've taken refuge under His wings. I've spoken out that He is my Rock, my Refuge, my Redeemer. He is my Helper, my source of Wisdom, my Guide, and my Provider. I've spoken out all the ways I need Him. And I'm confidently trusting that He'll help me as I work all these things out. I'm choosing not to imagine what all might happen - I am trying to focus on who the Lord is in my midst to help me.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea." Psalm 46:1,2
"He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust and find refuge; His truth and His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler." Psalm 91:4
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"The Lord is near to all who call on Him." Psalm 145:18
But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
"Give thanks in all circumstances." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I know that thankfulness and worship in the MIDST of difficulties is a powerful thing. I'm trying to be thankful with the bumps of this week. And I'm proclaiming who God is in my midst to help me. I'm not in this alone - He is with me. Immanuel!
About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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