Category: mental illness

For The Moment…108

All thanks and praise belong to God.

He is worthy to be praised from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same.

When we are in health and have good times before us, and things are going smoothly, it is easy to praise the Lord.

When things are going badly. When the medical report is poor. When there is no money to pay all the bills. When the boss hates you. When everything at work is wrong, it is hard to sing praise.

But Job said, “Although he slay me yet will I trust him.”

To come to this realization is a big step of faith. But  like Job can we take that step?

It is all a matter of trust. It’s a matter of turning your eyes upon Jesus and to look in his face and not at the problem.

Yes, humanly speaking, it is hard, but if we dig deep and think about what lies before us, the choice is easy.

Remember, he is God.

For The Moment…107

Sometimes, our minds grow stale, and we get tired. Not that we do not love the Lord, but we truly do.

Routine can be mundane, unevenly, and, at times, boring.

We need revival in our spirits. We need to zip up our hearts and feel that love and commitment surging through our veins again.

The only way we can get that is through prayer. Our deeds are not enough, but our hearts need to be engaged with the Lord. In close contact with praying and diving into his word is the way.  A special shout out to the Lord who doesn’t hold anything from us.

Revive us, oh Lord.

So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. Psalm 80 verse 18.

For The Moment…101

Looking in the mirror, you don’t like what you see convincing yourself that your so-called flaws are ugly.

What is your beauty standard? Who made it up?

Beauty shines from the inside out. It is something that can not hide. It should be appreciated and praised. It can be seen by the eyes of the beholder. 

Next time when you want to bring yourself down because others can not see the beauty that shines from your soul, remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139 verses 13 and 14.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

For The Moment…97

But if thou shalt indeed oney his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. Exodus 23 verse 22.

He will be your protector.

When the enemy comes up against you, he will fight for you.

God, the creator, your Father, who loves you, will prepare provision for you in the day to trouble.

You have divine protection surrounding you.

Fear not he is with you. Abide in  him, and truly, he will never forsake you in the name of Jesus.

As a child of God, you are covered by the blood of God’s only began son. In the name of Jesus, you walk in peace.

For The Moment…62

He prepares everything for those who love Him.

He promised to go ahead and make the path straight. He will walk with you through the waters of destruction and be with you even in the fire so the flames will not burn.

He will guide you with His eyes upon you so you have never to be afraid.

These promises are His to make because He can never lie because He is God.

Of His love, there is no end and no beginning. It is as eternal and infinite as He is real, as He is true.

Lift upon your eyes on high. Lift up your heart and see the beauty of my Lord.

Is not His name Wonderful?

( Adapted from Psalm 46 and Isaiah 40, 41, and 42)

For The Moment…58

I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Psalm 43 verse 5

What is on the inside, the essence of the heart, and the thoughts of the mind shows on the outside.

Guide your thoughts. Be of a pure mind. Anger and despair become tangible things when you constantly think about a dark thought and feed on it daily.

That same dark thought becomes reality in which there is no escape, where there is no freedom and where happiness becomes a thing of the past.

Be emerged with His word so that light and hope can grow from within and shine out from your heart. Your  face will be radiant with an inner peace and beauty only God can give.

For The Moment…42

In my haste, I am cut off from before his eyes.

Nevertheless, I believed, and the Lord heard my cries, and He saved me.

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all who hope in the Lord. ( adapted from Psalm 31 verse 22 and 24)

The Psalmist David writing this work was a fugitive running from King Saul. David was to be king, but he was hiding  in caves away from a man who was jealous of him and sought to kill him. This psalm is one of lament, a prayer for help, while  at the same time, it declares the goodness of Jehovah as the source of all blessings in times of trouble. David’s unwavering trust and belief in Jehovah is seen in the words of this Psalm 31.

The Lord is your hope when all other paths fail. He is your deliverer when you have no one to turn to and no place to run. He is always there to pick you up and keep you safe if you trust, obey, and believe in him.

For The Moment…38

No one said trusting is easy, especially when darkness surrounds you, and doom is at the door.

This is the time you must dig deep into yourself and pray.

Pray when your heart is breaking.

Pray when you feel so helpless and alone.

Pray when there is nothing left to pray for when you see nothing happening.

Pray when all is quiet and there is no movement to victory.

Pray with a passion you did not know existed.

Pray and believe.

The passionate, sincere prayer of a person living right before the Lord is powerful before God.

The effectual prayer of a righteous man avails much. (Adapted from James 5 verse 16.)

For The Moment…37

Give thanks believing you have received it.

Meaning, there is no doubt. Believe the Lord is able to give you what you desire. Ask in faith, not doubting, because a double minded person is unstable in all things.

If there is doubt, then how can you say you trust God? How can you say you say in truth you believe him or that you take him at his word?

You do not believe it because you have no faith.

And you are living a lie.

You do not believe he can do it for you.

You do not believe he is great enough.

You do not believe you deserve it.

You need to make it right. You need to present all your fears and tell him about your doubts then cast them aside knowing he hears you and you trust him. 

Even if your faith is small like a grain of mustard seed. He will come through for you.

Believe him and see him as God the creator. The God who loves you no matter what you have done, no matter who you are.

(Adapted from Mark 11 verse 24, James 1 verse 6 and Matthew 17 verse 20)

Next… no one said it will be easy. There can be dark days ahead…

For The Moment…36

Ask BIG, and don’t be afraid.

You don’t have what you desire because you don’t ask him. He gives us everything because he is our source of blessing, so ask. And when you ask, do it in detail.  Every little thing awakes his ear. He loves to know you can trust him, and you believe he can do whatever you ask for.  He is faithful.

Jesus said, ” Ask and it shall be given unto you. Everyone who asks receives.”

That person who comes to him he will not cast away or cast aside. He loves freely and fully. Ask and approach him with all reverence and boldness, knowing he will reward you.

With God, all things are possible.

(Adapted from James 4 verse 2 and Matthew 7 verse 7 and 8.), Matthew 19 verse 26.)

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