When I first started walking out this journey of being a Minister of Gospel, the demands on me changing my lifestyle and being committed made me wonder if I could make it past a year without returning to my old ways or even running scared from the challenges tht I faced on a daily basis. Now eight years later, I now that I can make it with the help of God.
I recently read this scripture:
I know how that feels, Ihave found myself in the same position. Well not literally but figuretively. See at 14 when I began to preach and teach it was simple because I did not have to make my own decisions. People didnt really count on me to lead them. as a younf adult I picked and chose what i did in ministry so there was no real sacrifice there. It was not until 2007 when God said FULL-TIME ministry tht it hit me how serious this thing was to God and needed to be for me. Thus I had to change everything about me and how I thought about ministry. I was at the red sea being pursued.
Now even, though I have learned many lessons, once again I am at the red Sea and being pursued. As a believer, let alone a minister, with temptations engulfing my world, this call to be still has been an encouragement to me. Because even though I have been saved since 6 years old and in ministry since 14 and full time ministry since 39, I still have to trust god in the hard times, the bad times and the indifferent times. I still have to remain quiet and still while trusting Him in the midst of stress-laden situations. this I'm learning will be a constant in my walk. I desire to please God and that means I must trust Him.
In Psalms 46:10 it states, "Be still and know that I am God," this means to me that when we are still that is when God reveals himself even the more to us. He then is able to become, "our refuge and strength, a very present help in the time of trouble" (Psa 46:1). In our times of troubles, we see our weakness apart from God and recognize our ned to surrender to Him. Paul said it this way, "When I am weak, the am I strong" (2 Cor 12:10).
Daily we grind through stress and other frustrating situaions and circumstances. But we can trust that He will be faithful to His promises to care for us; to never leave us; and nor will He forsake us. It only requires that we learn how to be still.
Here's something to remember, the Lord may clam your storm but most often He will calm you.
You are Bound No More.
Pastor Linda Hillman
(c) 2015 LAH Ministries International
Booklindahillman@gmail.com
Get Your Copy Now
Will You Be Made Whole
In The Meantime
I recently read this scripture:
Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV)These are the words that Moses spoke to the Isrealites when they had just escaped from slavery in Eqgypt and were being pursued by Pharoh and his army, they were discouraged and afraid. I mean really who wouldn't be. I am sure it seemed like an overwhleming defeat. they had the red sea ahead of them and mountains on each side of them and Pharoah behind them. No way out and they were slaves many had not been taught how to fight.There were women, children, elderly and animals. It would seem this was the end.
Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
I know how that feels, Ihave found myself in the same position. Well not literally but figuretively. See at 14 when I began to preach and teach it was simple because I did not have to make my own decisions. People didnt really count on me to lead them. as a younf adult I picked and chose what i did in ministry so there was no real sacrifice there. It was not until 2007 when God said FULL-TIME ministry tht it hit me how serious this thing was to God and needed to be for me. Thus I had to change everything about me and how I thought about ministry. I was at the red sea being pursued.
Now even, though I have learned many lessons, once again I am at the red Sea and being pursued. As a believer, let alone a minister, with temptations engulfing my world, this call to be still has been an encouragement to me. Because even though I have been saved since 6 years old and in ministry since 14 and full time ministry since 39, I still have to trust god in the hard times, the bad times and the indifferent times. I still have to remain quiet and still while trusting Him in the midst of stress-laden situations. this I'm learning will be a constant in my walk. I desire to please God and that means I must trust Him.
In Psalms 46:10 it states, "Be still and know that I am God," this means to me that when we are still that is when God reveals himself even the more to us. He then is able to become, "our refuge and strength, a very present help in the time of trouble" (Psa 46:1). In our times of troubles, we see our weakness apart from God and recognize our ned to surrender to Him. Paul said it this way, "When I am weak, the am I strong" (2 Cor 12:10).
Daily we grind through stress and other frustrating situaions and circumstances. But we can trust that He will be faithful to His promises to care for us; to never leave us; and nor will He forsake us. It only requires that we learn how to be still.
Here's something to remember, the Lord may clam your storm but most often He will calm you.
You are Bound No More.
Pastor Linda Hillman
(c) 2015 LAH Ministries International
Booklindahillman@gmail.com
Get Your Copy Now
Will You Be Made Whole
In The Meantime
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