The Righteous Cry Out and the Lord Hears Them!

"The righteous cry out and the LORD hears them." (Psalm 34:17) * It is obvious that so many believers are growing weary in these dark days of oppression that we live. Struggles surround us at every corner, and it is hard to ignore the growing fears of uncertainty. We are told in scripture that these times would come and test the faithful, but how do we keep standing when the ground is trembling and darkness is filling the sky? Fear is a tool that the enemy uses to take your focus from the truth. When you understand that your hope in Christ is secure, you can cease striving. There is nothing that is going to destroy a believer who is holding on to the promises that Jesus died to give you. Your future is never determined by your circumstance. Trials that you face are only the wind that brings you closer to God. Every single one of your struggles are used by God to equip you for the battles that come against you. You must understand that no battle you ever face is hopeless. You don’t need to run from your problems; you just need to run to God! Never lose faith when you get to the end of your ability for it is at that point that you discover the all-encompassing power of God. Jesus paid the price for our redemption and to give us a future with hope. The enemy may prowl around trying to rob you of your joy, but he can never steal the future that Christ paid with His blood. Death has no sting for Jesus overcame the grave. All of your momentary trials are working out a divine purpose to prepare you for the royalty that awaits you in eternity. Your painful situation has a time to end. God knows how to take you from your distress and into His peace if you will just surrender to HIM. Preaching to myself again!!