"Remember the former things long past, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, 'My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure" - Isaiah 46:9-10
"His Sovereignty rules over all." - Ps. 103:19
"Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand" (Isa. 14:24)
"My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure" (Isa. 26:10).
"There is no attribute of God more comforting to his children than the doctrine of Divine Sovereignty. Under the most adverse circumstances, in the most severe troubles, they believe that Sovereignty hath ordained their afflictions, that Sovereignty overrules them, and that Sovereignty will sanctify them all. There is nothing for which the children of God ought more earnestly to contend than the dominion of their Master over all creation - the kingship of God over all the works of His own hands - the throne of God, and His right to sit upon that throne. On the other hand, there is no doctrine more hated by world-lings, no truth of which they have made such a football, as the great, stupendous, but yet most certain doctrine of the Sovereignty of the infinite Jehovah. Men will allow God to be everywhere except on His throne." - C. H. Spurgeon
I have been so convicted today over the amount of complaining I do. (clearly, this is where Kaiya i gets it from) Delta and I have recently began to read Jerry Bridges book Trusting God Even When Life Hurts..( I have read this book like 4 times) Clearly, I am not getting it.. I know that until I see Christ my faith will be tested through various circumstances, and I know that the LORD will use those circumstances to teach me to trust him ( or to reveal to me that I dont) My prayer is that after reading this book again that I will TRUST in GOD's Sovereignty and not just say it all the time. That I will be honest with the LORD that whatever I am going through is hard, but it's ok, because He is GOD and He does what ever pleases Him.
This can be such a HUGE killer for anxiety..I can't wait to really dig into this book!
Who is like the LORD? Father, there is no one like you. I pray that in the next couple of months I will grow in learning to trust your sovereign hand over my life. Please forgive me for complaining. Life is hard and it's not meant to be easy. Help me to accept that so that those around me may see a spirit of thankfulness and worship you. May I never cause these little ones to stumble because of my attitude. Amen.
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Ditto! I second that and apply it to my own life. Lord, please remind me that my troubles are nothing compared to the sufferings that others are enduring around the world, many of whom are suffering for the cause of Christ. Lord, remind me that my light and momentary troubles are achieving for me an eternal glory that far outweighs them all (2 Cor. 4:17).
Nicole, thanks for the great book reference. It sounds like one that I definitely need to read! I often find myself complaining about my life and forgetting all that I have to be thankful for. I feel guilty about it but continue to fall into that trap. I desperately want to get past it.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful post and a great reference!!!
Blessings!
I will be praying with you sister. I just want to get to the point where I am so confident in His control over all things. I know I will have those feelings of sadness and anger at times. but I want to be able to say even while I am feeling that.. "GOd is Good, Blessed be the name of the LORD" Thanks so much for your encouraging response!!
oh nicole! boy can i relate! i want to read that book! sometimes i feel like "complaining" is my middle name, and i wonder why my children whine! hmmmmm...although when i take the time to meditate on scripture and remember who God is, my discontentment/complaining spirit turns to gratefulness and thankfulness for what Lord has done for me! why don't i do that all the time?????? (i think my laziness and selfishness has a lot to do with it...)
Amen, Father.
As You use this book again in her life, continue to remind her of those things You've shown her before. Thank You for keeping her in this spot in her life. May the lessons she continues to learn about her self and You be even more beneifical to the girls/women you are using her to minister to.
May You please keep her from the feeling of "not qualified to teach" when she's in her down moments or after she has stumbled in any way with the feeling of axiety? Oh, Father, I'm so thankful that even when we feel so unable, You show us we are only able through Your power. Strengthen my sister today, Father. In Your name, I pray..Amen!
I feel you with the trusting. Continue to "cast your cares upon him, Nicole". He's such a great burden barrier. Isn't that so good to know? I know I struggle with my issues so much. But, I'm always comforted that if no one else wants to hear my about my "issues/mess" OH! My heavenly Father is right there ready to hear me.
I pray that God would use what I said to encourage you today. You are a blessing to me. Stay encouraged.
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