There's A Peace

This is a very long post, so i apologize in advance. So many things have happened in the past 5 days. But i will focus on one aspect, since it ties in with my last post. I'll blog about other things in another post.

GOD IS GOOD!!!! AHHHHH!

PEACE!!!!! This is something money can NOT buy. For the past couple of days, I have been having mini panic attacks. You know when you're trusting God to fulfil your expectations, and you've been praying for a while? (I see you nodding..LOL) Well,i have been trusting God for an approval of a request I made. I blogged on January 4th/5th about how the devil tried to fill my head with lies and doubt. Well, he's been at it since, he's been pushing for me to lose faith, however I thank Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith, who has been giving me strength. So thankful to the Holy Spirit for always reminding me of God's promises, and encouraging me. I thank God for increasing my faith. Every time the devil would strike, God would raise a standard! I am so grateful. On the 7th of January, 2013, the devil tried planting seeds of doubt in my heart, asking what if God doesn't come through? What would happen. I started panicing, then decided to listen to some music. My itunes was on shuffle, and the first song to come on was 'Nothing i hold on to' by Will Reagan, then 'Climb' by the same artiste. Part of the lyrics are as follows:

I lean not on my own understanding
my life is in the hands of the maker of heaven

I give it all to you God
trusting that You'll make something beautiful out of me

There's NOTHING i hold on to

.....

I know that i can trust YOU
I will climb this mountain with my hands open

WHOA!!!!! Awesome right? Well God wasn't done encouraging m yet. Next song that came on was Don Moen's 'JESUS WE ENTHRONE YOU.' Before the song, Don gave a short exhortation. He said, (I'm paraphrasing);

There is nothing God wants to do more than to overwhelm you with His love. He waants to heal, remove depression, give comfort, strength, power. Emmanuel has come with every gift heaven has to offer. as you worship him, He's enthroned above your deepest needs.

Well, when Jesus is above my needs, why worry. Right? At that moment, I laid down my needs at His feet.

Next song was Chris Tomlin's 'Forever'. The chorus goes

Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever!

All i could say was, 'Yes God!!! You're faithful. You are with me! You are for me!'

I HONESTLY believe Jesus was my DJ that day. He made me that little mix. LOL. I was so encouraged after that.


Well, today, a series of what ifs came flooding again. God once again showed up!!! He reminded me of my devotional from December 29, 2012 that says He is faithful to do what He's said He would do. I don't need a plan B, because As though that wasn't enough, i got home and saw my uncle's post of facebook. The topic was 'GOD IS ABOVE EVEN IN YOUR CASE'. I KNOW RIGHT???????? AMAZING!!! Then the Holy Spirit reminded me of one of my favourite verses 'Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.'(Eph 3:20,NLT). Next thing i stumbled upon this song 'Such Joy' by Keith Staten. I liked the lyrics, so i youtubed it. Take this in, the song ended with that verse. Then i decided to listen to some songs, and ofcourse my itunes was on shuffle and 'God I look to You' by Jenn Johnson came on. Here's the first verse of the song:

God I look to You, I won’t be overwhelmed
Give me vision to see things like You do
God I look to You, You’re where my help comes from
Give me wisdom; You know just what to do


WHOA!!!!!!! I know right?????

Lastly, the next song that came on was 'God will make a way' by Don Moen

God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me

He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way

Don then says in His exhortation, (i am paraphrasing) God hasn't forgotten about you or your situation. The bible says we are inscribed in the palm of His hand and Heaven and earth may pass away, but His word will remain. He can do exceeding, abundantly, above all we could ever ask or think. At this point, i honestly screamed out in tongues. I was so overwhelmed by God's love. He didn't just stop at the devotional, He kept reminding and assuring me that He is working on my behalf.

Words cannot express how i feel.. I love you Prince of PEACE! I love you Jesus!

Love you!

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?(Matt 5:30)