I'm Hanging In There

At the Publix with groceries on the counter, I asked the teller how was her day. She said, “I’m hanging in there.”

She isn’t the only person that has given me that answer. If you’re making that statement, remember you are doing better than just “hanging in there.” You’re a conqueror in Christ. You’re not defeated. Jesus didn’t die on the cross for you to “just be making it.” He died for you to be victorious! You’re successful in whatever situation you find yourself. God’s grace is sufficient (1 Corinthians 12:9). The scripture says, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world” (1 John 5:4). If you are a Child of the Most High King, you’re an overcomer. Jesus gave his life for you to live a successful life—not to just hang in there. Making that statement you’re saying you Jesus isn’t in your life. You’re also saying God isn’t doing anything for you? What if the Creator took a day off, where would you truly be?

Perhaps you say “hanging in there” to not complain or not share your troubles? I remember someone asking me how I was doing. To see if the person cared enough to listen, I responded by saying, constipated, and not feeling myself.” To which the person kept walking saying “that’s good.” I immediately stop the person and asked, “it’s okay that I’m constipated?” He laughed and told me “I guess you noticed I wasn’t listening.” That happens a lot. Therefore, when you ask others how they are doing, take the time to listen to what they have to say or don’t ask at all. Be different. Show the love of Christ. Be Christlike. Jesus took time out to give sight to a blind man (Mark 8-22-24), heal a woman with an issue of blood (Matthews 9:20-22), fed 5,000 (Matthew 14:14-20), rescued an adulterous woman from the mob (John 8:3-7). Be the person you want others to be to you. No more “hanging in there.” Tell them how the Father blessed you. Care enough to listen. Care enough to share. Be Blessed.

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Understanding It Better By and By

Funny how life has a way of showing you what you’re made of. When adversity hits, what you say you wouldn't do becomes easier to do. When the rubber meets the road, yes! you do the unthinkable. Let's say you have a house fire and on the second floor is your baby and mom. You can only save one, which would it be? I've heard many say they would grab the baby since mom has been around a long time. I couldn't say. I'm not in that situation right now. There's no way to know what to do until tragedy hits. Some can handle atrocities, whereas; other have no clue how to maneuver suffering nor know why hardship occurs. Stop trying to figure out why hardships happens--only the Father knows. He won't have you guessing long. The underlining reason at the end of your trials gives away the mystery. Experiencing hardship isn't fun but you will come out with more insight than ever before....

Freedom

Freedom Fighter For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” --1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (Meanwhile in Heaven) “Now let’s see what they will do.” “Does anyone know what just happened?” “I don’t think so Father; look at them scurrying around like ants. They are oblivious to my death.” “Give it time, Give it time.” “How much more time?” “Look! There’s one praying. She talks to me all the time. Her heart is so tender and loving like us.” “Listen.”

Get Ready

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