The accuser ever stands ready to strike at us. He bends the truth and good judgement in order to bring us down. Yet, the truth of God remains forever
He wars with us, in order that we might fail, and yet, if we persevere we will be made stronger
God allows what He chooses to allow. It may not be our desire, yet in His wisdom, He ordains for things to be as so, and allows suffering into our lives as a kind of medicine so that we might more fully know the truth
How small we are in understanding, but God is great beyond measure
Our accuser beats upon our weak spots and tries to convince us that we are condemned. Yet, God has promised that this can never be. For He loves us, even giving us His Son so that we can be saved
If we trust in Christ, we are never lost or forsaken from God
The accuser may tempt us to give up our faith. He may argue that we are of no value to God. But God has called us His most precious and beloved in all of creation, and that His love for us stretches from before time until forever
We are, indeed, powerless in our own strength. Our wits are no match against our enemy, to help us in this battle. For we are only flesh and blood
Only in God are we made strong, and only through His strength are we made alive
Our trust throughout our life can only be made sure in Him
We fail each day, but God will never fail to uphold us. He will show us a way that leads us to safety
We will have doubts and stumble on stones cast before us, yet, God’s love will set us upon our feet, and steady us when we become unsure
Therefore, remain patient in afflictions and wait for the Lord. Trust in Him, for in all things, both good and bad, He is at work beside us, making our strength more affective and building up our faith
Afflictions are actually gifts wrapped in pains and suffering; But, when received open us to greater fellowship with God
Endure, be patient, Give thanks to our Creator and King. Sing praises to Him, for He is worthy
For no matter if we stand or if we fall, or are brought low in our afflictions, God is at work in us, bringing us closer to Himself. For His love for us is greater than our understanding. 6/17/2005