April 14
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When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel. – Isaiah 43:2-3(NLT)
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is troubling your heart today?
Is it something someone did or say?
Are you going through rivers of difficulty?
God is always with you; he will set you free.
The Lord promised protection in times of trouble
He will never allow you to be buried in the rubble
When you are oppressed, you will be released
When you are confused, he will make you see.
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One of the many weaknesses that has burdened me so much is “overanalyzing.” I don’t know where it comes from, but it usually creeps on me when I panic over things I have no control over. It may have been an aftermath of neglect, abandonment or abuse or it may be a stronghold passed on to me from many generations. Now that God has saved me, I have to let go of worry and anxiety. It is a sin of unbelief (Matthew 6:32).The bible says that God is always with us, in all trials and difficulties we encounter.
PRAYER
Lord, give me strength and grow my faith.
REFLECTION
What concern do you have today that needs to be surrendered to God?
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