Trusting God's Timing

**********PASTOR JOEL*************

~There is a set time for my blessing and when you realize that, it takes the pressure off.

~It takes faith because God does tell us that there are set times.

Hebrews 4:3 NKJV

For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said: "So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest,' " although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

Habakkuk 2:3 NKJV

For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.

~Quit worrying about who is getting ahead of you and run your own race.

~Israelites into the promised land.

~Think about how precise God's timing is. It is down to the split second. If it hasn't happened yet, then it is not time.

~The appointed time is the best time because God sees the big picture.

Hebrews 6:12 NLT

Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance.

~Promises are like babies if God lets us have them too early then it may not be healthy for anyone involved.

Psalm 31:15 NLT

My future is in your hands.

Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.

~Abraham and Sarah

~If you let go of Ishmael then Isaac will show up.

~Rest in God's Timing

Psalm 37:1, 4 NLT

Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desires.

Psalm 46:10 NLT

"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

Exodus 14:13-14 NLT

But Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."

~Moses and Pharoah

*********VICTORIA OSTEEN***********

♥ READ GOD'S WORD AND FIND OUT WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU.

Romans 10:17 NLT

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

Romans 12:3 NKJV

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

♥GOD'S POWER COLLIDES WITH MY FAITH AND WHAT I SAY FRAMES MY WORLD.

Matthew 17:20 NKJV

So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

♥ ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS PUSH THROUGH.

Mark 5:25-34 NKJV

Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, "If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well." Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched My clothes?" But His disciples said to Him, "You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, 'Who touched Me?' " And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction."

Sent from the Elders.

We Fall Down?

Today I wore my "Louisiana's Victory Run" Chi Alpha shirt...The Louisiana Victory Run is where a group of students run onto & around the football field with a huge Louisiana State Flag prior to all ULL home football games. It took about 30-40 people to run with the flag. The first time I did it, I planned to bring my little sister along, but at the last minute she backed out because she said that she was scared that she would fall. Apparently, that's why a lot of people didn't do it. I NEVER thought about falling! Not once! That kind of reflects my general take on life. When I decide to do something I don't think about falling. Many people had fallen participating in the Victory Run...some had gotten rope burn from the handles of the flag... (Can you imagine falling participating in the victory run? People could literally run all over you!)When I decided that I wanted to participate, I didn't ask anyone how they liked it or to tell me about their experiences; I just signed up & showed up! See, I get these ideas & jump right into them & never once think that I'll be unsuccessful. In some aspects that sounds good because it shows that I have confidence & faith. The unfortunate part is that in life sometimes I do fall, & when I do, it feels horrible. I mean it nearly devastates me; no one has probably ever seen me devastated because I put on a brave face in front of others...But maybe it wouldn't be so devastating if I thought about falling before I signed up...Things to think about would be, what will I do in the case that I do fall...I could talk to others who have taken on similar feats...I could pray for comfort before I reach that point where my emotions overtake me...IDK Just thought I'd share that with you. So next time you decide to take that run realize that falling is a real outcome & make yourself a contingency plan! Think about falling but don't dwell on it.....

Life is Fogging Up my Faith Goggles

In mark 9 there is a story about a boy who is possessed with a spirit...and his father approaches Jesus asking Jesus to remove the spirit. At a point in the exchange, the man says, I believe, help my unbelief. That's how I feel now. Everyone seems to be so excited about my life, everyone except me. I believe the Word of God and I know it is relevant to my life. I try to remind myself that God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than I can ever imagine according to his power that is working in me...but life keeps clouding my view. I feel like my life is an accident waiting to happen.

Sometimes when I drive in the rain, a truck will cut me off and in addition to the rain falling on my windshield, the truck will cause more water to rise up and obstruct my view....and for a moment, it's really scary because I can't see what is in front of me. That's how I feel right now. I'm on a journey to a place that I've imagined and it's so awesome. My life is fulfilled and I'm a blessing to everyone around me. I'm not struggling and I'm living in the overflow. And that place I've imagined is 1000 times worse than what God has in store for me! But for moments, that seem like forever something big gets in front of me...money problems, job rejections, disappointment, etc...and that big thing unleashes a whole mess of drama that further fogs up my faith goggles.

The sad part is, I saw the truck coming in my rear view mirror, but I wanted to believe that he would keep driving right passed me. It was the only beneficial option...unless I sped up. But speeding is wrong....I wish trucks weren't on the road (you know what I mean). But they are. I believe. I want to be excited about my life and excited about what God has in store for me. I believe, because I've come really far in life.

God continually proves Himself faithful in my life. Strengthening me when I am weak, providing for me even when I don't realize I'm in need, loving me unconditionally, keeping me safe. Renewing me...He's so amazing. I know if it were not for Him I'd be in a bad place right now. But at the same time I am doubting...

I Believe Help My Unbelief Lord Jesus.

That truck is going to continue down the road and before I know it the windshield wipers will clear my view. The rain will eventually stop. The rain always stops and the sun shines into my life. I believe. I believe. Lord thank You for proving Yourself faithful in my life. I'm reminded of Job who was tested but did not falter. Lord help me to keep my faith in You and demonstrate that faith through my daily walk. My actions...my thoughts...my words Lord. Lord bless me to use discernment when listening to advice and comments from outsiders, You use people in our lives, but Satan does too. I rebuke Satan's plan for my life in Your precious name Jesus. Remove the evil spirits from around me...I speak healing and prosperity onto my life. I believe. Thank You for being you Father. Thank you for loving me.