Tuesday, February 18, 2014

HOLD ON

What kind of God do we serve?  He's the God who makes promises and keeps them.

He is the same yesterday, today, forever.

If God doesn't change, then His promises are true and real and can be banked on.  We've seen His track record.  We know His character.

Let us hold unswervingly . . . for He who promised is faithful.

So, when you're discouraged:  Be anxious for nothing . . .

When the airline gives away your seat, cancels your flight, loses your luggage, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're lonely:  Who shall separate you from the love of Christ? . . . I am convinced that neither life nor death . . . the present nor the future . . . height nor depth nor anything in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

When a loved one breaks a vow and breaks your heart, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're worried:  When you lie down, you will not be afraid . . . your sleep will be sweet.


When your child turns his back on God and rejects the values you worked so hard to instill, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're confused about life:  If anyone lacks wisdom, ask of God who gives liberally . . . and it will be given to him.

When a friend abandons you, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're fearful:  He will save you . . . He will cover you . . . He will give you refuge . . . You will not fear . . . a thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.

When you fall to sin and are filled with shame and guilt, repent and turn to God and then hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're in need of courage:  I am with you, don't be dismayed . . . I will strengthen and help you.

When it seems the whole world has turned against you, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

When you're in great grief:  Death has been swallowed up in victory . . . Where O death is your sting?  Thanks be to God.  He gives us the triumph thru Jesus Christ our Lord.

When a lifelong dream crumbles in failure, hold on to hope:  He who promised is faithful.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

And be blessed.

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