"Be STRONG and take HEART, all you who HOPE in the LORD." Psalm 31:24

It's 6.22pm now and I am listening to Wang Lee Hom's song: Still in Love with You. I really like the tune. :) 

Am feeling the brunt of end of financial year but I am not going to allow the pressure to overwhelm me. I am going to do as much as I can, one day at a time. As busy as I am, I cannot avoid the pain that my friends are going through. Yes, it is good to tick the checklist that I have but truly, being there for a friend is more important than making myself feel good by completing my work. I'm not saying that completing my tasks are not important, I am stating that relationship; people and friends are much more valuable to me. 

As I was listening to my friend, I was praying for wisdom from God. I know I am not in a position to "solve" the problem but I am to be here to just "listen" and ask good "questions". I believe when one is going through "challenges", he needs someone to be there for him. I know I will really appreciate it when someone, a friend who truly care is there for me when I am in the "storm".

Scripture

"Be STRONG and take HEART,

all you who HOPE in the LORD." Psalm 31:24

Observation

King David was going through time of distress and he turned to Father Abba for help. He saw God as his place of refuge, a God who would deliver him from the evil people. He knew what God could do and the power that he had in helping him. Such is the faith that David had in God. 

Application

I love how trusting David was in God. I desire to be like him. I know that this trust can only be built through years and years of devoting oneself to God. How would you know the heart of God without spending time to know this Creator? How would one know the character of God without learning and seeing all the great victories that God had pulled through for his people, for the sake of His name.

I am the daughter of the Most HIGH. Jesus said greater are those who are called in His name for He shall do an even greater things than He did. I am given the power and authority over the lies, fears and threats from the enemies. What can they do to me since I know that my Dad will not allow me to be hurt? I know God's plan is to prosper and not to harm me. I believe the spirit in me will guide, lead, mentor and train me in the ways of the Lord. I know the Spirit will be my comforter when all things fail.

Prayer

My Lord, I pray for this understanding to be with my fellow friends who are going through time of questioning about life. I pray that their eyes, mind, heart and ears will be opened to this truth for you say that your truth will set everyone who believes in you, FREE. Father, I believe that if you are for me, who can be against me. No one, my Lord. Papa, I am thankful for you are faithful and that you have never leave me nor forsake me. I pray that this understanding of who you are, our Protector will flow to every single person who is hurting right now, right here in this place. My Lord, My lord, just as you have never leave me whenever I call for your help, you will also be there for my friends. Please be there to comfort them, be their shield and be their tower of refuge.

In Christ Alone,

Doreen C.