Good Morning
Today the title tells it all. When we have fear and it is hard to let go of, it is God who tells us not to fear and we will be all right. So that is who tells us...in Scripture and in the intuitive thoughts He gives us frequently. Here is what Karen wrote, "Isn’t it wonderful? Jesus himself told us! His assurances are such a beautiful blessing. His presence and guidance get us through everything."
Have a blessed weekend,
Karen Bennett
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This devotional is drawn from the archives of the devotionals written by Karen Bennett, a wonderful writer and an awesome woman of God. Karen is terminally sick and is suffering greatly. Her time on earth is fast drawing to an end.
Please include her in your prayers daily.
Thank you and God Bless.
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Today's Devotional
"Who Told You?
Written by
Karen Bennett
Written by
Karen Bennett
How often do we let fear overcome us? We let a nasty, or potentially nasty, situation be fuel for our minds with permission to go on a tangent. We then envision one thing after another, each one worse than the last, that could go awry. We find ourselves so upset we can scarcely control our thoughts any longer. The evil one hops on the bandwagon to spur us on in those thoughts that lead us deeper into the mire and farther away from trusting God to help us.
To prevent this, the answer is one we know only too well, but at times need to jog our memories. Turn to God at once. The moment a real or potential problem or crisis arises, turn to the Lord immediately. He will give you the strength needed to deal with it and He is right there with us.
“The mind governed
by the flesh is death,
by the flesh is death,
but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Romans 8:6
Tell satan to get behind you in the name of Jesus, and he will turn and flee from you. You can then calmly and lovingly turn it over to the Lord. You can pray knowing He hears you and your mind can be free from fear. You will find peace in His love and comfort in His promises.
Tell satan to get behind you in the name of Jesus, and he will turn and flee from you. You can then calmly and lovingly turn it over to the Lord. You can pray knowing He hears you and your mind can be free from fear. You will find peace in His love and comfort in His promises.
We need never allow ourselves to listen to the one who wants to destroy us. Forget the downside and look up in complete trust, keeping your mind fixed on Jesus. It’s a choice we make ourselves.
Christ told us Himself...
“I have told you these things,
that in me you may have peace.
In the world you have trouble;
but cheer up!
but cheer up!
I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33.
Isn’t it wonderful? Jesus himself told us! His assurances are such a beautiful blessing. His presence and guidance get us through everything. The love of God carries us through this life and into the next, where no problem or crisis will ever occur again.
Loving Father, thank You for all the assurances of Your love and protection that You bless us with. In Your word we stay calm and at peace. With Your presence we are comforted and strengthened. There is nothing we can’t face knowing You are there. Help us to remember to turn to You first and avoid the destructive snare of the evil one. Our answer to everything is You! In Jesus’ name. Amen!
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Mandisa
Singing
"OVERCOMER"
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