Encouragement For The Battered


Ever have so many things come against you at once? Your life seems to be barely hanging on and you’re fighting to stay steadfast in your faith. With each blow from the enemy you cry out to the Lord. He answers and assures you that all will be fine, just believe and trust in him. You obey and continue on in your walk with God; then another blow seems to come out of nowhere; you reel from its impact and cry out to the Lord. He comes close and wraps his arms around you and tells you to keep going, have faith and trust in me. Again you obey feeling reassured and refreshed in your soul. You’ve mustered up the courage and are walking in faith. Here’s some encouragement to go on.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:1-6 NIV

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Say it!

I heard it said that you shouldn't tell the Lord that you love him. They said, "Just show the Lord by being obedient to Him." They even told me, "I've never seen it in the Bible." Well I disagree, I believe we should tell the Lord that we love Him as well as through our actions. We tell our family and friends that we love them. How much more should we express this to God? Let's follow David's example and say, "I love you, LORD; you are my strength." Psalms 18:1 NLT

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Keep the Light On

Think about it. Picture it, you walk into your living room and it is very dark. You cannot see your hand before your face. So you invite the light in by turning on the switch; and the darkness goes away. Now you can see. Turn off the switch and the darkness returns. This holds true for our lives as Christians. When Light comes, darkness goes away. So it did when we accepted Jesus in our hearts. Our sinful selves died and we were reborn, made into a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

“The eye is a light for the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22 NCV

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When Your Enemies Gloat

"I prayed, “Don't let my enemies gloat over me or rejoice at my downfall.” Psalms 38:16 NLT

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Desiring To Live With God

Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to slander others or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Those who despise persistent sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD and keep their promises even when it hurts. Those who do not charge interest on the money they lend, and who refuse to accept bribes to testify against the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever. Psalms 15:1-5 NLT

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When You're In Distress

But in my distress I cried out to the LORD; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears." Psalms 18:6 NLT

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