I’ve been having more migraines lately so I hope my writing is clear enough for you to be blessed.
Praising and thanking God in all things. ☺
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And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
You know, Mark, I just can’t believe God’s Word. At best, I stumble in my trusting God and I have a real hard time casting all my cares on Him, not being afraid of sudden fear, seeing trials through with patience and joy, believing that God really can work all things together for the good of those who love Him, and on and on.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 1:4
Number one – be patient with yourself as you grow in Christ. No one can do any of the above on their own or in their own strength. But we have the Holy Spirit living in us if we’ve asked Jesus into our hearts and are His disciple, His follower, and a doer of His Word.
Here is the really great news. You can learn to trust Jesus and to rest in all of the above (not being afraid of sudden fear, and all the rest – I can do all things through Christ) and have His rest in your heart, mind, and emotions through Christ. It’s His promise. God sent the Holy Spirit to bring us in to all truth, to show us how to and to enable us to live in His truth, everyday.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit (a strong, renewed, sound mind): for without me ye can do nothing.
John 15:5
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
Being confident of this very thing, that he (Jesus, the Holy Spirit) which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:6
Keep believing the Word and walking with Jesus. As you cooperate with His leading, as you “do” the Word, He will do His mighty, liberating work in you and you’ll be blessed beyond measure.
God bless,
Mark