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Why would you want to give up? I know that everyone goes through struggles in their life, and some seem to think that because we are Christians, and we have an all powerful God, that we aren’t going to encounter struggles. In all reality, the Christian life was never promised as an easy way to live… Instead Apostle Paul constantly reminds us that we must have a purpose and a plan, because times will be difficult and Satan will attack our weaknesses. We never persevere without the promise of a prize, a promise that God will keep.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” God is telling us right here that you will be tempted. Satan will find and try to use our weaknesses against us, so we will fall. He is also saying, “I am here so when you feel like you are falling remember that I will provide a way for you to stand up under it, so come to me, lay your burned at my feet!” I have encountered plenty of struggles in my own life, probably just like you. One thing that I have set my mind on is; I wouldn’t change anything, not one thing, that I went through in my life. If I had not gone through those situations, I would not be the person I am. It was not easy by no means, and some things were harder than others, but I’m a fighter. With God’s help he shaped me and formed me to be the person I am today. Who am I you might wonder? A woman after God’s own heart! What are you struggling with? As you reflect on your struggle… hold true to God’s word and don’t give up! I am praying for you!
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In November of 2011, an older couple from my church said good-bye. The Witmers were moving out of state be to closer to their family. Since they had reached the age where they needed assistance, the decision was made, that they would leave their home of over 80 years to enjoy their last days on this earth being closer to their family.
They had been lifelong friends of my husband’s family. Also, they were much honored elders of our church, and everyone looked up to them. We recognized the Witmers at one of our church services. The words spoken about this couple brought tears to the entire congregation, those that knew them, along with those who didn’t. Our pastor shared stories about their life, what they had accomplished through the years with our community, their homestead and farm, the work they had done in and for our church and most importantly their faithfulness to God. We honored this couple and as we did, the tears rolled down my cheeks, thinking about how I wouldn’t see them next Sunday morning. After church, there was an open house for folks to come and wish them well, and say their good-byes to a couple that shared their whole life in this little town. I have no idea how many people walked through those doors for there was too many to count. “What an honor,” I thought. “What a wonderful gift that this family has given to this community.” It became my turn and I knew the tears would surely come again as I shared with them. I shared with them how much I would miss them and how I was so grateful for all their prayers over the years for my family and our salvation. I also told them, they have truly been a blessing to us all and have left quite the Godly Legacy behind for other Christian families to follow. Their love and faithfulness to the Lord stood out above anything else they ever did in their life. All of a sudden as I left our dear family I couldn’t help but hope and pray that I would be able to leave such a legacy behind just like this couple. I don’t want to be remembered so much for what I did in my life, as I would love to be remembered for my love to God, to my family, and for sharing the love of Jesus with others. That is the legacy I want to leave behind! What do you want to be remembered for? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? |
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