God Has Something Great In Your Future | Motivational & Inspirational

foreign I'd like to speak to you on the topic of standing strong in the Lord standing strong in faith and I'll begin with the statement that I think you'll all agree with and that is if there's one thing that we can be certain about in this life it's the fact that life is often very unpredictable one moment you're on a high the next moment you come Crashing Down one moment it's all good it's peaceful and safe and in the next moment it feels as though all hell breaks loose you're at the top of the mountain one minute and you're walking through the valley of the shadow of death the next minute but if there's one thing to come to terms with in life it's the reality that life is unpredictable but here's the thing I am so grateful for the fact that in this ever-changing life we have a never-changing god Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forevermore he doesn't change he healed thousands of years ago on this Earth and he still heals today he loved those considered to be unlovable those considered to be outcasts and rejects and he still loves those same people today he spoke the words peace be still and the storm bowed down and I believe he can and will speak those very same words in the middle of your storm today that's why when life happens you can stand strong in the Lord don't allow life's challenges to shake your faith in God stand strong in the Lord stand and let him fight your battles he has promised that the Deep Waters won't drown us and when we go through the fire we will not be burnt so whether you're in the Lion's Den today or facing Pharaoh tomorrow stand strong in your deliverer who is Jesus we can trust him we can rely on him we can depend learn and stand strong in the Lord but I'm not saying it will be easy I'm not saying it won't be tough but with God it's possible [Music] I've had moments where I thought really gone I've just come out of one thing and now here's another you see when we say stand strong in the lord it's not always going to be easy I'm not saying that but what I am saying is that wouldn't you rather fall into the arms of the Lord than simply fall while trying to do things your way [Music] when your back is against the wall wouldn't you rather lean on God than your own understanding as we Face life's challenges our first impulse might be to surrender or to Simply give up and let it be and I understand that sometimes I understand that sometimes you can get to the point of just asking the question God why me why am I not married yet why did I have to be sick why can't I make as much money as they are and while we may be stressed and pressed on every side I'd like to recommend something to you I would like to give you a formula that might help if you find yourself in that situation I would like to encourage you to stand strong in the Lord because it is he who goes before you he will not fail you nor forsake you and that makes him so dependable that's what should give you the tenacity to stand strong in faith our Lord has a track record that's unmatched one that stood the test of time time so despite the chaos despite everyone else getting married despite that job interview coming back as a no keep standing strong in the Lord he who started a good work in us will see it through to the end reach out to him by faith be constant in prayer be relentless in your faith and watch him move in seemingly impossible ways now this isn't just a quick fix there needs to be some persistence you need some tenacity to stand strong in the Lord to stand and believe to stand and wait for what he has promised because when you stand you're making sure that there is no temptation that can overtake you you're making it known to the enemy that you trust God to have already provided a way of Escape even if you can't see it your guaranteed Victory when you stand strong in the Lord and the thing about standing strong in God is that it does take practice it takes a maturity of faith for you to be able to stand strong as a Christian you go through one trial and God makes a way you go through a tougher trial and your belief is stronger but it's tested yet God still makes a way it's a maturing of faith and one of the keys to growth in terms of your faith in God is that it takes you actually cultivating a relationship with Jesus Christ he invites you to know him he invites you to seek knock and ask but with that your effort is required you have to make the effort you have to discipline yourself to read his word to pray daily foreign it takes daily communion with him you have to count your blessings and shift your perspective so that you're filled with Thanksgiving for all that he has done and here's why it's so important for you to do these things when you make prayer your practice when you practice not just reading the word but living the word when you appreciate God's goodness then this renews your faith in him each day this is the maturing of the Faith by living for him each day when you then come to face tough times his word is ingrained in you prayer is a part of your lifestyle you have a personal relationship with the Lord this is when you can stand strong this is the way you will fortify your spirit so that when the enemy surrounds you like a flood you will be able to stand strong in the Lord I can assure you when you have an established relationship with Jesus Christ you will find that it becomes much easier to stand and be strong it will become your default stance and posture to trust God or run to hide and find refuge in him so I encourage you today to start a relationship with the Lord today so that when the troubles come you will be able to stand strong in the Lord [Music] if life hits you and you fall wouldn't it be better to fall into the Loving Arms of Jesus Christ than anywhere else so don't be defined by a diagnosis don't be defined by the numbers in your bank account I've had to talk to myself and remind myself that I have a Creator who has a plan and God's plan will still prevail God's will still be done he has ordered my steps and so I am not alone my beginning and my end is known by him my highs and your lows are known by him and I will walk by faith and not by sight believing that the Lord has numbered my good days to exceed my bad days so get to the point where you are content and at peace to say Lord my life is in your hands you have said be anxious for nothing you have said that you know the number of hairs on my head and so I Surrender and yield to your will