The Faith to Hold Out
Hebrews 12:1-3
Sometimes our life seems like a long, dark tunnel. Perhaps we are unable to discover a solution for a problem, or we cannot find relief from pain. Regardless of the direction we turn, we find no hope for anything better than our present circumstances.
Thankfully, we serve a God who feels our pain and knows our limitations first-hand.
Jesus Christ walked through the valley of the shadow of death and cried out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Mark 15:34). This means that when our faith is stretched to the breaking point, our strength is exhausted, and our dreams are broken like shattered glass, Jesus understands. And He asks us to hold out when everything in us screams to give up.
Giving up means abandoning God's help for our own puny strength. We try to manipulate a situation or simply avoid pain. In essence, we're choosing to believe that Satan in his worldly power is stronger than Christ within us - which is the exact opposite of what the Bible says is true. (1 John 4:4) Of course, the Devil is not more powerful, but we let him win a battle if we give up on the assurance that God will see us through difficulty. When we have that attitude, we miss the Father's blessing and limit our usefulness in His kingdom.
Even when we cannot detect His involvement, God is working every moment on our problem. But we must trust His perfect timing for revealing the answer. Your Father knows your hurt, and He will bring you through that dark tunnel. Do not give up before reaching His blessing.
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2006-10-10 01:52:29
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answered by Anonymous
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By accepting the fact that he only exists because you feel you have a need to have an answer to everything. God feeds your ego and makes you feel like you have the answer to all creation but it appears since he doesn't exist you are in the same boat because if he does exist he would give you an ability to do things on your own. Read the bible and all the contradictions and wonder why you are lost. This was written by ancient jewish people that only were interested in making people follow them not to help you follow a god that loved the world so much that he created a burning hell for you to spend eternity over minor discretions. Wake up and abandon this ancient ignorance. Religion is foolish poison and superstition. Step into the real light of the modern age that can easily decipher a book written to control people and their money. You serve stupidity not a god.
2006-10-10 08:42:22
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answered by Anonymous
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There is a little poem that I read that goes like this, called Broken Dreams:
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend.
But then instead of leaving Him
In peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.
At last I snatched
Them back and cried
"How can You be so slow?"
"My child," He said
"What could I do?
You never did let go?"
He will answer you prayers in due time. Maybe not the way you want them answered, but the way He knows it should be.
2006-10-10 08:34:10
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answered by nevada nomad 6
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Take lots of prescription drugs - that seems to work for Rush Limbaugh, Jerry Falwell, and Tammy Faye Baker. Get really drunk and stay that way for the rest of your life like Mel Gibson. Throw in some fornication; either -with a prostitute a la Jim Baker or with underage boys like Foley. If that fails - get caught up in large scale theft like DeLay. Ahhhh - why would christians worry about anything
2006-10-10 08:33:55
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answered by Jesus / Penis 1
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Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing
Matthew 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? This means that all your worrying will nto add one minute to your day. Place your needs into the hands of God. You can say this to Him.... Father, My burden is too much for me to handle by myself. I humbly ask you to take it from me, and I will not give it another thought. I thank you for your grace and mercy upon me. In the precious name of Jesus, amen
Let it go and Let God deal with it once you gave it to Him. If you continue to worry about it after you gave it to Him, did you give it to Him at all? Probably not. Put your faith into motion when you hand your problems over to God. It is your faith that brings you to victory in life. Worry is the tool that satan uses to break your faith. Don't give satan control over you like that.
God bless you.
2006-10-10 09:08:45
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answered by Anonymous
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That can be hard. I just keep praying and trusting that He will take care of it - trying not to worry. But it is easier said than done. Blessings to you. Humble yourself before the Lord and He will help you - just keep trusting Him.
2006-10-10 08:26:51
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answered by jworks79604 5
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By praying day and night( especially the last third of the night).
Helping poor people, giving money for them
God will not let down such person
2006-10-10 08:27:58
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answered by wsola 2
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Mark 11
23For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
your troubles are your mountains,
If you can not trust God,
your sinning.
Your calling God a lire, and he can not lie.
2006-10-10 08:37:48
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answered by Faith Walker 4
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Pray to God and listen. Cast your cares on the Lord for He cares for you... then leave them, knowing He will take care of them. Like telling your parents about something and having them say "we'll take care of it". And you trust them to do it.
2006-10-10 08:28:25
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answered by RB 7
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When God accepts your prayer, your heart will feel a sense of peace and happiness.
Relax and let go, and know that everything you let go, goes back to Him. And He knows everything and to Him we will return.
2006-10-10 08:31:23
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answered by ? 3
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