Stand on the Promises of God
In times of difficulty - pain, loss, suffering, whatever trial we're facing - it is easy to slip into feeling hopeless. We must guard against that! We must remind ourselves that we are not alone. Jesus is always, ALWAYS, with us! I find it helpful in hard times to declare that out loud. I speak out my trust of the truth of His presence with me. I pray the promises of His help. As I soak my heart in His goodness and faithfulness, I get fresh courage to persevere.
In the Psalms, David was sometimes discouraged. He would say "I shall again praise Him." He was struggling, but He knew who God was and declared that He would get through the hard time and worship God afresh. We can do the same thing! We can't get stuck in the difficulty - we must stand on the promises of God.
"Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence." Psalm 42:5 NASB
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
"You will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed." Isaiah 49:23
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
When we are feeling hopeless, we can speak out "Jesus you are my hope." It's true! And it will help us navigate the difficult season. His promises never fail!
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.”
Staying Connected or Learning More
Help share this and other blogs with your friends and ministry leaders! It would also be a huge help if you could please follow us on social media via the links below! Thank you!
If you would like to receive leadership updates, link here to stay current on All Nations International’s news and prayer efforts! To learn more about All Nations today, visit: www.allnations.international!
Are you wondering if you are wired to go? This area on our web site will help you!
We have plenty other resources (devotion, book club, events) and a monthly global prayer for the neglected! You are welcome to join us.
Give today to see the neglected globally reached — the least, the last, and the lost!
www.allnations.international
Reaching the neglected globally — the least, the last, and the lost since 1993.
