Who has seen the movie "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?" I personally love the movie and toward the end, there is a quote I love and even though not a Christ-centered movie it has really helped me stay positive about life. The quote is "We have to live through the bad days so we can appreciate the good ones." Really think about the truth of this. Everyone has bad days. Some people more than others. The answer isn't suicide. The answer is God because He will never put you through something you can't handle.
Today's bible reference comes from Isaiah 41:10-13: Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ “Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them—Those who contended with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
Last week, I had no idea the week I was about to have. I just know I was going to my grandparents' house to work for them to have a little bit of cash on the side. Little did I know that on Tuesday, I get a job offer. Then on Wednesday, I get ANOTHER job offer and on top of that, two interview offers. I have accepted everything. Except I didn't get one of the jobs I interviewed for. No big deal. By God's grace, I have 2 confirmed jobs and 3 other potential ones. Remember the Disneyland story I told last week? I can guarantee if I ignored God, I would not be in this situation right now. I was at the point of tears when I got all these calls because I have been unemployed for about 8 and a half months.
This message that I'm finishing up could technically be a sequel to last week's. Its a very similar subject to it. Recently, I decided to try and give it up to God again, as I told you last week. It has amazing results (obviously).
You're going to be attacked by the devil and will have hard times. It's just a fact of life. There are literally millions of ways he can attack you. It can be getting fired from a job, a break up or something else. But I believe that God has Satan do it so we can learn a lesson or if you aren't a Christian, bring you closer to God. But, as I said before, he won't put you through anything you can't handle. I know it seems crazy, but Job had literally everything taken away from him. His wife told him to curse God and he did just the opposite. He praised God through the storm. God knew Job could handle losing everything which, in my opinion, is why he is the greatest man ever to walk on this earth (besides Jesus of course).
Until Next Time, Alex!
Today's bible reference comes from Isaiah 41:10-13: Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ “Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them—Those who contended with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
Last week, I had no idea the week I was about to have. I just know I was going to my grandparents' house to work for them to have a little bit of cash on the side. Little did I know that on Tuesday, I get a job offer. Then on Wednesday, I get ANOTHER job offer and on top of that, two interview offers. I have accepted everything. Except I didn't get one of the jobs I interviewed for. No big deal. By God's grace, I have 2 confirmed jobs and 3 other potential ones. Remember the Disneyland story I told last week? I can guarantee if I ignored God, I would not be in this situation right now. I was at the point of tears when I got all these calls because I have been unemployed for about 8 and a half months.
This message that I'm finishing up could technically be a sequel to last week's. Its a very similar subject to it. Recently, I decided to try and give it up to God again, as I told you last week. It has amazing results (obviously).
You're going to be attacked by the devil and will have hard times. It's just a fact of life. There are literally millions of ways he can attack you. It can be getting fired from a job, a break up or something else. But I believe that God has Satan do it so we can learn a lesson or if you aren't a Christian, bring you closer to God. But, as I said before, he won't put you through anything you can't handle. I know it seems crazy, but Job had literally everything taken away from him. His wife told him to curse God and he did just the opposite. He praised God through the storm. God knew Job could handle losing everything which, in my opinion, is why he is the greatest man ever to walk on this earth (besides Jesus of course).
Until Next Time, Alex!
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