MY LIFE IS GOD'S STORY

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The life of all Christ followers is God's story of redemption, salvation, peace, love and joy.

As I was reviewing the posts for this website, I was struck by the volume of posts I have made over the last three years. I have over 120 posts in which I share things that God has done in my life and in the lives of others. I am humbled and grateful for all that God has done in my life. The posts I've shared are just a few of the ways that God has helped me. God is truly amazing!

I say this to encourage all of you to start looking more intentionally for the ways God is working in your lives. The more you look, the more you will see and realize the impact He can have in your life. In Acts 10: 34-35 Peter explains that God welcomes all who seek Him. "Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right."

In the song above, there is a passage that says that we are all just one prayer away from a testimony (of what God has done and is doing in our lives). That is so true.

John 21:25 says, " Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written."

Let's all keep looking for God's blessings in our lives and share those with others to encourage them in the Lord.

If you missed some of the other entries, please go to the blog section of this website and click on each section of the blog to read previous articles. Podcasts are available as well.

Prayer for God's Protection and Deliverance

A most powerful promise when fighting every battle, seen and unseen, can be found in Exodus 14:14 "The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent NIV, hold your peace NKJV" Keeping silent/holding your peace implies remaining calm, still and trustworthy while waiting for God's deliverance. This scripture precedes the parting of the Red Sea and the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians.

Always remember this verse when you are in the middle of a battle or a storm in your life. Take a moment to align your hearts with God's. No matter what you are facing, remember that God is in control. He is leading you through every challenge, every hardship and every battle. You do not fight alone.

"Dear God, I come before you today, standing on the power of your word in Exodus 14:14 - the same word that delivered the Israelites from their enemies. Lord, I declare that you are fighting for me. Every battle, every struggle, every opposition that comes my way, I surrender to you because I know that victory belongs to You. Your word says in Exodus 14:13-14, "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."

"Father, I speak over my life today, every enemy pursuing me shall be scattered in Jesus's name. Every obstacle blocking my breakthrough shall be removed. Every storm trying to shake my faith shall be silenced. Every delay in my life shall turn into divine acceleration. Just as You parted the Red Sea, Lord, make a way for me where there seems to be no way. Open doors that no man can shut, confuse the plans of the enemy and lead me safely into the places of victory that You have prepared for me. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I reject every form of fear, anxiety and doubt. Instead, I stand firm in faith knowing that You are in control. I trust You to fight for me, provide for me, and deliver me. Father, I put my trust in You today. Let me see Your mighty hand at work in my life. As you delivered the Israelites, deliver me from every bondage, every fear and every stronghold. Let my testimony be great and let my enemies be put to shame. I walk in victory. I walk in favor. I walk in divine protection in Jesus's mighty name. Amen!"

Following are two songs that encourage me. I hope you are blessed by them as well. God Bless.

https://youtu.be/ZPHXL8Poku0

God can do all things but fail.

https://youtu.be/eOY5EmWsVV0

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered me.

God Has A Great Plan!

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” NIV

I was reflecting on how, as Christ followers, God is always working on our behalf. He brings all the right people into our lives at just the right time. Although there are many examples, here are two of them from my own life:

1)    During the darkest time of my life up to that point, during my divorce, I went to counseling and family counseling. In addition, God was putting people in my life who were showing me the love of God. After two or three years, I wanted to throw a thank you party for all the people who made me feel like I could call them even in the middle of the night (I never did that, but it was comforting to believe that I could). I made a list and then started to weep with gratitude. There were 75 people on that list! It was humbling to realize that God touched the hearts of all those people to want to help me. Amazing grace!

2)    When my second husband proposed, we didn’t know how we would pay for a wedding, since he had no money and I was in debt. We prayed about it and God rearranged all the necessary players to make our wedding a reality. I had a business at a mall. Just before John proposed, the mall manager received an offer she couldn’t refuse and moved to another state. The assistant manager took her place. Then the lady that coordinated activities in the mall decided to move back up north, so her assistant took over her duties. The new mall manager and activities director are the ones who organized our wedding and encouraged all the participating merchants to donate their services for our wedding. The event was an incredible miracle. I have written a booklet about it called “Mall Order Bride”. You can hear the podcast of it on this website – yoursuccessadvocate.com

If you don’t see the fulfillment of your prayers in your timing, don’t lose heart. Trust that God is working on it. Remember that we all have free will and sometimes things take longer because most of us want to do things our way and are not ready or maybe not willing to let God work in us and through us. Fortunately, God has His ways, which are higher than ours and we can trust in that.

God Bless!