CONSIDER HIM...

"Oh, LORD, my GOD...MY FATHER....I cry out to you. I'm humbled at YOUR mercy. Encouraged by YOUR goodness. Strengthened by YOUR SPIRIT. Lord, I hear YOUR voice. I sense YOUR call...but at times the task seems TOO LARGE...I feel powerless at times...overwhelmed...UNTIL I consider WHO YOU ARE!"

Ever get distracted by your circumstances? Overwhelmed by their impossibilities? Feel as if you've messed up or missed out on God's promises?

Of course you do. We all do!

The truth is, the enemy seeks to kill, steal, and destroy...The enemy condemns us at every turn. He shouts his accusations and insinuates inevitable failure, every chance he gets.

If we listen to his voice, discouragement will overtake us.
If we look to at impossibilities, they will always overwhelm us.
If we rely on our own strength, our situations will overpower us...

So, the question remains...Who will we look to? Who will we rely on? Whose report will we believe?

Isaiah 43:1-5 echoes with the promises of God. It says, "But now, this is what the LORD says — he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. Do not be afraid, for I am with you..." (NIV)

Friends, we are NOT alone.

GOD sent JESUS so that we might have life abundantly. GOD whispers You are mine. You are forgiven. God promises, I have great plans for you, plans to bless and NOT harm. GOD...opens doors that NO man can shut. He makes rough places smooth. He stands with us in the fire. He never leaves us.

This is my last post until next week. I want to wish you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and encourage you to simply CONSIDER GOD. As you face each trial...CONSIDER WHO YOU SERVE. When the enemy shouts accusations...CONSIDER GOD'S LOVE...At every opportunity...CONSIDER HIM!


PS. Don't forget today's broadcast:
Ever struggle with the why's of life? Does your faith get worn out with seemingly impossible obstacles? How do you grab joy...when life just doesn't seem to make sense? If so, join Julie Gorman on today's broadcast as she interviews popular author and speaker, Sandra Aldrich. Sandra is a national speaker for Women Inspired. Listen in for valuable insights on Christian Women Affiliate at 12 PM EST to learn helpful hints on faith and how you can access her exclusive caoching series--Grab the Joy Through Tears with Women Inspired. Simply click here at 12 PM EST or listen later to the archived recording at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cwa-radio/2011/11/23/his-love-extended