My Stand

We are quickly coming upon the weekend of this years
ladies' retreat. I find it hard to believe it has been a
whole year; yet at the same time so many things have
taken place in the lives of each of us.The great and
good things of God's blessings mixed with the pain
and heartache that accompanies this cursed earth.
As I have been reflecting back on my days I have
found too many times when I let the heartaches distract
me from being a minister ofGod's kingdom.  I got lost in
the problems who I am, I neglected to act like it. I
allowed my heart to become weakened, drained and
practically useless. I don't know about you but I really
get mad when I let the enemy get the better of me. I
am determined that this year, with the grace of God,
that I will stand strong with an active awareness of
what is going on in the lives of those around me
armed with prayer and a word of encouragement from
the promises of our God on my tongue.
So, I begin by reminding you, my dear, dear hearts of
Isaiah 43:1-5 (the Message) 


"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
I've called your name. You're mine.
When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you.
When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you're between a rock and a hard place,
it won't be a dead end -
Because I am God, your personal God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I paid a big price for you...
That's how much I love you...
So don't be afraid. I am with you."


Duet. 31:6
"Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. 
Don't give them a second thought because God, 
your God, is striding ahead of you.
He's right there with you.
He won't let you down; He won't leave you."


With all my love.
beverlyn


P. S.
Should you find me forgetting to take this stand please fill free
to remind me!