A Bowl of Encouragement by Herb Cotton
God Speaks:
Isaiah 40:31 King James Version (KJV)
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Listen to God Speak & Obey:
Have you ever prayed and got weary in waiting on God to answer your prayer? If so, let me encourage you by saying you are not alone in feeling or thinking in this way. Let me welcome you as a member of the human race.
2 Corinthians 12:6-9 King James Version (KJV)
6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
God Has Something to Say to You:
I don’t know what God has to say to you, but I have shared with you in the above passage what God said to the Apostle Paul.
Now, I will share with you some of the things God said to me today.
The storm comes before the glory.
The promise comes before the blessing.
The blessing comes to those who believe.
The glory belongs to God alone.
The price precedes the provision.
In my weakness, God provides His strength.
There is nothing too difficult for God.
God uses my problems as raw material for a miracle of sufficient grace for all my needs.
Philippians 4:19 King James Version (KJV)
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Father, we exalt You together as we look up to You in prayer. We give You thanks for who You are, and for how much You love us; even when we were unlovely.
Father, today we ask You to teach us to pray and to wait on You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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