LOOK AND WAIT

 

Micah 7:7

"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." NIV

"Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me." KJV

What does the average person do when trouble strikes unexpectedly, or life seems to throw a curve ball? There are a number of responses for the average person to calamity. But for the Christian, we have a sure hope that whatever we are going through, our Lord is with us, leading us along, and working all things out for our good. The waiting part is difficult, but it is worth it when we arrive at the place the Lord has taken us.

Heavenly Father, how we thank You for never changing and for being the source of hope that never disappoints. Help us to wait for Your timing and enjoy our walk with You to where You are taking us. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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HIS WAY IS THE HIGHWAY

 

Isaiah 55:9

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."NIV

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."KJV

It is human nature for us to play out in our minds how the Lord is going to work in our situations. And then we are surprised at how He does it, a way we would never have thought. It shows us that God's ways are much different than ours. How different? His ways are a greater distance than the heavens are from the earth, which by the way, scientist have not been able to measure. When we ask God why, or wonder what He is doing, we can let our faith kick in full and just trust Him. He is in control.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for questioning what You are doing or not doing. Help us to strengthen our faith so that in any situation, although we may not understand, we will know that You are working in Your way, not ours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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TRUST IN THE LORD

Jesus Christ knew what was in mankind and how the human nature is.
We, too, understand that putting our trust in other humans instead of
God will lead to certain disappointment. Therefore, our only hope is to
put our trust in the Lord God as we watch and wait for Him. We know He will hear us and always be with us. With Him, we will never be disappointed.

Heavenly Father, help us to be aware of where we put our trust. Keep us on the right path of total trust in you and not in mankind. In Jesus' name.

Read Micah 7:7

"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Saviour,
my God will hear me." (NIV)

"Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my
salvation: my God will hear me." (KJV)
    
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WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT

Have you ever heard the saying "When God closes a door, He always
opens a window?" This is a distortion of scriptural truth that sets us
up for major disappointment and shaking of our faith. It gives us a
false hope that we will get what we want. The truth is, when God
shuts a door, no one can open it. There may or may not be another
door. We can accept the closed door and know that it is for our own
good and for God's glory.

Read Isaiah 22:22
(See Revelation 3:7)

"I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he
opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open." (NIV)

"And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open." (KJV)

THE BATTLE IS GOD'S

As humans, we seem to fret and worry about how we are going to accomplish something, work out a situation, or get through a problem. As Christians, we don't have to worry and fret at all, only trust the Lord to take care of things. He takes on our struggles as His own and in return, only asks us to trust Him.

Read 2 Chronicles 20:17

"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you." (NIV)

"Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you." (KJV)

HE WILL KEEP US STRONG

According to our faith and trust in the Lord, He will keep us strong
and victorious so that we will be ready when He comes back for His
Church. We are always encouraged and reminded to stir up our faith,
keep the faith, and guard our faith.

Read 1 Corinthians 1:8

"He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless
on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." (NIV)

"Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless
in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." (KJV)

NOTHING IS HIDDEN

It is usually the case that when we are about to do something we
know is displeasing to God or even illegal in man's eyes, we do our
best to hide it, disguise it, and make certain no one sees. Don't be
fooled! God sees every move we make, every move. Not only does
He see it, He thinks about it and makes rightful judgement about it.
If we confess and repent, God is faithful to forgive us. If we continue
to do those same "hidden," sinful things, God will allow us to reap
the terrible judgement we have sown.

Read Proverbs 5:21

"For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord and He examines all
his paths." (NIV)

"For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he
pondereth all his goings." (KJV)

HOW STRONG IS YOUR FAITH?

Is our commitment to the Lord God such that we can be stripped
of every good thing, be abandoned by all, and be passing through
the threshold of death, yet still fully trust that He is faithful and
just, worthy of all honor and praise? This is true faith. Oh, that He
would find this faith in us!

Read Job 13:15

"Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my
ways to His face." (NIV)

"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine
own ways before him." (KJV)

HIS DIVINE PURPOSE

When it seems that the events of life or actions of other people
are surely going to destroy us, take heart. We are where God is
able to use us for this time and season. He intends it to be for our
good and the good of those around us, so that His divine purpose
is completed.

Read Genesis 50:19,20

"Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm
me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being
done, the saving of many lives." (NIV)

"And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto
good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive."
(KJV)


  
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GOD'S WAYS ARE HIGHER

Do we sometimes believe that God works within the confines
of our human reasoning? We must, because things go wrong,
our prayers seem to have hit the ceiling, and we wonder why
God is not there, hearing us. We are commanded in His Word
to bring our petitions, cares, and burdens to Him but we are not
commanded to tell Him how to take care of these things. We
are only to trust in Him, know that He is in control, and that He
hears us.

Read Isaiah 55:9

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (NIV)

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." (KJV)


  
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