Saturday, May 31, 2008

i say, you say, God says:


Wow. I haven’t seen this in awhile. As I glance through these lines, I’m thinking I should post this on the fridge. It's pathetic the number of times “I’ve said”, without waiting to listen for what “God says”. As often as I feel or voice these things, you’d think by now I’d know that God will always fulfill my needs. When I’m alone, when I’m frustrated, when I’m gloomy, when I’m saddened, when I’m weary, when I’m grumpy, when I’m overwhelmed, no matter what I am – I must stop and learn to listen. God is exactly who I need, what I need, when I need, why I need, and how I need. Awesome, isn’t it?

You say, "It's impossible".
God says: "All things are possible". (Luke 18:27)
You say, "I'm too tired".
God says: "I will give you rest". (Matthew 11:28-20)
You say, "Nobody really loves me".
God says: "I love you". (John 3:16 - John 13:34)
You say, "I can't go on."
God says: "My grace is sufficient." (II Cor. 12:9 - Psalm 91:15)
You say, "I can't figure things out."
God says: "I will direct your steps." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say, "I can't do it."
God says: "You can do all things in Me." (Phil 4:13)
You say, "It's not worth it."
God says: "It will be worth it." (Romans 8:28)
You say, "I can't forgive myself."
God says: "I forgive you." (I John 1:9 - Romans 8:1)
You say, "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs." (Phil 4:19)
You say, "I'm afraid."
God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear." (II Tim. 1:7)
You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: "Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say, "I don't have enough faith."
God says: "I've given everyone a measure of faith." (Romans 12:3)
You say, "I'm not smart enough."
God says: "I give you wisdom." (I Cor. 1:30)
You say, "I feel all alone."
God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you." (Heb. 13:5)

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