Stand Firm!

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I stay in the throne room of God a lot these days... in the sanctuary of my bedroom... God meets me here with much peace, comfort, and reassurance of His goodness, power, mercy, and love. So many nights, for years now, I wake up in the wee hours of the morning and I know God is wanting to talk to me. I pray. I focus on Him. I trust Him completely. 

God has told me this: "STAND FIRM and keep your focus completely on Me. When it starts to detour, I'll help you get it back on Me where it needs to be, if you harken your ear to Me and listen"! • He's been faithful to do that over and over. He's reminding me to STAND FIRM and see His goodness at hand, to STAND FIRM in this season of life and on what directon He told me to go in. To STAND FIRM and know that He will give me the endurance to get through whatever is coming my way. 

God has reminded me of the unshakable faith I've kept during some of the most difficult times of my life, because you either trust God completely or your don't; faith and fear can't take up residency at the same time in your heart and mind. Either you're going to allow faith to drive out the fear or allow fear to drive out your faith. And, you can't ride someone else's coat tails when it comes to faith, you've must dig into the word of God and grab a hold of faith for yourself. 

When I stay in the throne room of God, it doesn't mean I'm oblivious to what's going on in the world, but it does keep me secure in knowing that despite corruption, chaos, and compromise going on within this sin sick world... God is still in control and I do not fear, knowing there is no other God before Him. He changes not. He still speaks to His sons and daughters, unlike those who worship idols that can't talk and answer you back. He is aware of what's going on; His plan and purpose will unfold, because God knows what He is doing. No season is wasted. I continue to lay my head down on my pillow each night having complete peace, confidence, and assurance in God! 


"You have always been patient. You have always been kind. You're consistent through the ages. Oh, what a friend of mine. So I'll remind my soul to bless You. STANDING FIRM upon Your truth. Knowing You cannot be shaken. 'Cause I've seen what You can do. God, You are good. In the morning I'll sing, You are good. In the evening, I'll sing You are good. You are good to me." 
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*Words from "You Keep On Getting Better" by Maverick City Music*


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