WeepingintoDancing

Overcoming Difficult Trials

Three Feet In Front & Holding God’s Hand

Step by Step

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in His way.”    Psalm 37:23 (NKJV)

Dear One,

After my brain surgery, my world and past life seemed to vanish and I had to start all over again.  I could only see 3 feet in front of me and this irritated the planner inside.  However, now I understand it was God’s wisdom.  I had been through so much that I was easily overwhelmed.  Seeing what God wanted me to do and what I would have to face in the upcoming years would have been too much for me to handle.  Faithfully, I took one step forward and then the next. 

Now that I am healthier, I am better able to see farther into my future, God is…….

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Growing Seeds Of Patience Takes Patience

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Patience is a virtue, which means it is a quality considered morally good. It is also listed in Galatians as one of the Fruits of the Spirit.  When you gave your heart to the Lord, all of these spiritual fruits were planted in your heart as seeds.  It takes time for seeds to mature, flower, and bear fruit. However, Holy Spirit faithfully keeps them watered so that they can produce fruit in your life. You may not be a naturally patient person, but the Spirit of God is able to produce it. Often it is perfected and grown in the soil of tribulation. 

If you desire to gain understanding, knowledge, and wisdom you should work on maturing the seed of patience in your heart.  It takes time to grow this fruit, so it takes patience to grow the seeds of patience.

As you water this seed, you will find your love for others deepen while it builds up your ….

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God Provides For All Your Needs

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I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.”  Psalm 132:15 (NKJV)

 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19 (ESV)

Dear One,                                                                                                                                                                What comfort there is in knowing that our God will provide for our every need!!  It is a safety net I gladly accept.  He will feed the poor and help us through every adversity.  We merely need to pray and wait for Him to work.  Answered prayers are answered in His time and in His way.  Therefore, have faith and trust He will provide.  It is a promise! 

Paul writes …..

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Don’t Forget Your Joy

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Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart;
 For God has already accepted your works.”  Ecclesiastes 9:7 (NKJV)

If we are caught up in the cares of everyday life, we can forget to be merry.  The Lord promises…..  to read the rest of this post please go to  http://facingtrials.com

Failing Health? Let God Strengthen Your Heart!

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Medical studies have proven that stress has a negative affect on our health.  Philippians 4:6-7 addresses this issue.  We are commanded to be anxious for nothing.  There is nothing to be gained by worry.  God is our strength and our shield.  He protects and defends us from all evil.  To cast all our cares His way could prolong your life. 

My encouragement to you today is to let God be the strength of your heart.  Let all your cares fall to His feet.  Relish the peace you find as you let go of your burdens. This peace could be yours forever, if you decided to let Him carry your baggage.  May your health be restored and the peace of Christ strengthen you now and forever more.

 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”  Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

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Not All Fathers Are Perfect

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We serve a Father who is the King of all things.  As adopted children of God, we belong to royalty and will one day live as such in His kingdom. The enemy wants us to forget this truth so he plants all kinds of deceit in our minds.  He knows that as long as he can keep us from thinking like royalty, he can interfere with our acting like royalty. God expects us to follow His lead in handing out mercy, grace, love, compassion, forgiveness, hope, and truth. Therefore, we must be Christ minded. 

Maybe your earthly Father was a poor role model of love.  Maybe he let you down and caused you much sorrow and pain.  Questions of “ Why God?” may fill your head. The answers may never be revealed until you reach your eternal home, but if you can trust in the character of God you can also trust that He had a good reason. 

Letting go of the past and forgiving wrongs are never easy, but they do lead to freedom.  In addition, forgiveness is a mighty lesson in unconditional love.  God loved us while we were yet sinners.  We are to be…..

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God Will Direct Your Steps

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Some time in your life, God will direct you into unknown territory. He will most likely ask you to walk away from the comfort of routine and the known.  A door will open and you will hear God’s loving voice asking you to trust Him with your future. 

Stepping out in a new direction, on a different path, to a new destination will take all the faith you have, but Proverbs 3:5-6 assures you that He will direct your path.  He will be your guide. You may not see very far ahead of you, but you will know where to place your feet so that you don’t stumble and fall.

Do not lean on your own understanding when He asks you to walk down a new path.  His ways and thoughts are so much higher than your own.  Think about Joshua and 

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For who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has become His counselor??  Romans 11:34 (NKJV)

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If God Opens A Door….

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God opens doors and asks us to walk through them in faith.  The future ahead may be unknown but God’s faithfulness is not unknown to a true believer.  Time and time again, God proves His promises to be trustworthy, faithful, and true. 

We are told in Hebrews 13:8 that our God is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  What does this mean? It means that He is never going to change.  He is all goodness, righteousness, and love. If you noted that He provided for you in the past, He will not only provide for you today but also in your future and then into eternity.  Think of an adjective that defines God: Love, Protect, Rescue, and Forgive.  They all apply to this concept. He will faithfully care for your every need.  He has, will now, and will always do so throughout your existence.   

So, if God has opened a new door and is asking you to pass through it, even though what awaits you on the other side remains a mystery…. why hesitate?  The Word tells us …..

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God Is The Perfect Gentleman

HS Is A GentlemanGod is the perfect gentleman. He is always on time.  In fact, His timing is impeccable.  He appears just when the time is right, no sooner and no later. 

He is gentle, kind, respectful, loving, attentive, and in control.  He has everything planned out and organized.  You can trust Him to get everything done.  In fact, He faithfully promises to complete the work that He has begun in you.  There is no need to ever worry.

This Gentleman, our God, is mighty in battle.  He is a skilled warrior.  Like a Prince rescuing His princess, He shines in His armor as He saves you before danger has any chance of devouring you.  Be not afraid!  He is an awesome leader and His angel army waits on His every word and command.  He is a fierce  and diligent protector.

There is no need for concern about an apathetic listener when it comes to your God.  He longs to hear from you.  Not just daily but THROUGHOUT your day. He wants to share special moments with you as they happen.  You have the freedom to talk to Him every minute of the day, even at two in the morning!  You see, He never slumbers or rests.  You have His undivided attention whenever you desire to have it!!

Finances are often the topic of many arguments.  This gentleman knows how save and give, while providing for your every need. He is a man of charity and generously gives to those in need. He believes in balanced scales and in storing up eternal treasure.  He is aware of every act of kindness and gentle witness you have performed in His Name.  He will give credit where credit is due. 

This Lord and Gentleman of ours is a Master Gardener and will never force things to grow (meaning us!) or bloom before their time.  He waits for His fruit until it is perfectly ripened, sweet and bountiful. He carefully…….

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God Promises To Protect His Children

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The Lord’s mercies prohibited the enemy from destroying and taking my life. I was not consumed by my trial but refined.  God faithfully provided all I needed to recover from a brain tumor.  Tests continue to come my way but they are all manageable through the grace and mercy of my King.

Have you been struggling with a burden lately?  Are you weary and are you questioning how long you must endure?  God may not answer the questions of your heart today, but He does offer a place to rest under the shelter of His loving and protective wings.  Why not….

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