Are you burdened and heavy laden?

[BuzzardHut]

We have a Christian friend who constantly talks about her problems. Every single time we talk to her she tells us how bad things are going in her life and how much she is lacking. Interestingly, in all the years we've known her and prayed for her, things have only gotten worse. Though she has come to believe in the God of victory, she is not living a victorious life. How many of us are in this boat?

We have another friend who has experienced many hard things in her life. But ever since this friend gave her life to the Lord some years ago, her attitude has changed completely. She is grateful, so very grateful for God's salvation and goodness toward her. Though she began her walk with the Lord with nothing, she has been excited at what God has in store for her life and has often spoken in great faith for her future. This girl has come so far. We have watched her blossom as God has done amazing things in her life. She is now part of a thriving ministry and the Lord is using her mightily. He has blessed her with a home, a car and finances and she reaches out to many with all that she has. It's beautiful.

It seems clear, yet took us some time to realize that the thoughts we think and the things we say are so much more powerful than we can imagine. They are life or death to our ministry, our relationships, our finances and everything else.

Are you struggling something today? It's time to start looking up! Stop complaining! Start speaking in faith! Watch how the Lord turns things around!

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[momof3]

Thank you Buzzard for posting this. I really needed it today 2:

[mikalikat]

I think the enemy wants us to be consumed with our trials and tribulations so we forget to look up to our Lord and Savior for strength. Thank you, Buzz, for reminding us about this. I LOVE these stories!

[Sing4Him]

I'm wondering if your first friend is truly saved? OR maybe she is depressed and needs meds?
Maybe she needs to be confronted in love about this?

Your second friend must be such a blessing to all.

I love to think of Hebrews 12:3 when I have terrible times:
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

I pray the Lord keeps me looking to Him whatever the trials.

[LivnForChrist]

[mattfivefour]

We have another friend who has experienced many hard things in her life. But ever since this friend gave her life to the Lord some years ago, her attitude has changed completely. She is grateful, so very grateful for God's salvation and goodness toward her. Though she began her walk with the Lord with nothing, she has been excited at what God has in store for her life and has often spoken in great faith for her future. This girl has come so far. We have watched her blossom as God has done amazing things in her life. She is now part of a thriving ministry and the Lord is using her mightily. He has blessed her with a home, a car and finances and she reaches out to many with all that she has. It's beautiful.

Obedience is the path to the possession of the promises. And obedience is a manifestation of gratefulness.

[Elijah's Mantle]

You hit the nail on that truth Brother Matt , it sometimes takes people a long time to come to it but wow if they ever do
If we endure all our light afflictions with obedience Love and patience we will come to be beyond Grateful for the Blessings God can bring about