Trusting God When Fortitude Fails You

Finding Peace in the Presence of God

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Have you ever wanted something to start so bad you couldn’t wait until the count of three? Have you ever met anyone who couldn’t wait for the entire sound of three before they took off? There’s the count of one and two but at the sound of “th”, they are off and running. They don’t wait for the “ree”. If you never met anyone who does that, you have now. It’s me. If the rule says the number three must be spoken completely before you start, then I have broken that rule. Now you would think with a strong start I would finish strong. I do not. At least not always. Many times I get distracted or just slow along the way.

As the year 2023 is racing to it’s finish you may find that you have not completed all you set out to complete. Maybe you too started the year strong with big plans but now you just feel sluggish. Whether you were distracted or just grew weary; God will strengthen you.

“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NLT

If you have halted your race at the beginning, middle or very close to the end you can always begin again. Trust God to give you the strength. Don’t give up and remember that God created us anew.

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT

The last day of the year 2023 will be: 12-31-23.

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So at the count of three you can start again and if you miss the first count you get a second chance.

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I love God and am loved by Him. I am a wife, mother and writer. I have spent most of my life keeping God at a distance. Of course He was always with me. In a world where we may feel we can never measure up, God tells us we are wonderfully and fearfully made. I had so much guilt and shame from a traumatic childhood experience. The trauma became greater when I told a trusted adult who did not believe my story. Guilt and shame left me feeling unworthy. I felt that I was nothing more than a sinner. I tried to live “right” but found it easier to just accept who I thought I would always be. Giving my life to Jesus gave me freedom but I held on to my old beliefs far too long. I hope to encourage others to seek God in all things and trust in Him and not in this world. The sins of others and your own sins do not define you. Accept God’s gift of grace through Jesus, who is Grace. “For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 TLV

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I love God who loves me. I am a wife and mother. I have spent most of my life keeping God at a distance. Of course He was always right here with me. In a world where we may feel we can never measure up, God tells us “we are fearfully and wonderfully made”. I had so much guilt and shame that I developed from a childhood experience. Because of my guilt and shame I often felt unworthy and sinful. I often tried to do the “ right thing”, but I found it easier to just accept who I thought I was and would always be. Giving my life to Jesus gave me freedom but I held on to my old beliefs far too long. I hope to encourage others to seek God in all things and trust in Him and not the world.
“ For sin will not have authority over you; because you are not under legalism but under grace.” Romans 6:14 CJB

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