Sometimes perceived losses can actually be blessings in disguise. For instance, perhaps you were late for work in frustrating fashion, or something appeared to not be going your way, but that event ended up saving you from a car crash that you will never know you were spared from. Only God can see all ends. As frustrating as one might feel about the pitfalls and setbacks, it is important to remember the truth that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him. Trust is the key to peace when the Goliaths oppose you. No matter what it is that comes up against you, you can harden your resolve and determine yourself to believe that God is with you and nothing can stop you from victory. Perhaps that frustrating situation is exactly the pathway you needed and you could not perceive it. But God knows.
I love this article! I once experienced a bankruptcy. When I was in the throes of it, I felt like a complete failure: ashamed, embarrassed, etc. I considered possible solutions (including suicide - though not seriously - as I had a rather large life insurance policy).
I sat reading my Bible late one night, and I came across the passage in Exodus where the Israelites were bitching and moaning that they only had manna to eat. I slapped myself across the face and said, "that's me"! I was quite horrified at my lack of gratitude to the Lord. So, I changed my behavior. I gave it all to God.
And God did a miracle for me and my family by freeing us from the home we were living in (in a deep blue state) and moving to a much safer, more rural home in a beautiful, civilized red state. Our new home is larger, better built, and has a view of a river and the mountains! How amazing is that!!
So, take heart. God has this! Either humanity will turn to the Lord and repent and fall on His mercy, or Christ is coming on the clouds. Either way - GOD WINS!
"A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:32-33
Thank you once again. Very timely and extremely helpful, as usual!! This is one that should be printed and posted on the bathroom mirror, so we can see it early, and carry it with us throughout the day! 🙏🇺🇸🙏
What about this egregious ruling by Judge McAfee who turns a blind eye from blatant and obvious corruption? I do believe there is going to be a positive outcome later, but this proves the justice system cannot be impartial or just.
Thank you Pepe! This goes along very well with a bible study I read this morning. Jeremiah 12, Jeremiah is complaining to God:
You are always righteous, Lord,
when I bring a case before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the faithless live at ease?
2 You have planted them, and they have taken root;
they grow and bear fruit.
You are always on their lips
but far from their hearts.
And God answers:
5 “If you have raced with men on foot
and they have worn you out,
how can you compete with horses?
If you stumble[a] in safe country,
how will you manage in the thickets by[b] the Jordan?
God is saying if you cannot handle things when they are this way right now, how then will you be able to handle things if they get much worse? God tells Jeremiah to do what he has instructed and to trust him. God is always aware of what is happening to his children and the people who are hurting them.
We are to stay focused on God and trusting in His ways.
We are reminded in Romans 8:28 God always works things out for the good of those who love him and are called to his purpose. It mays seem like things are getting worse. But God!
We have seen a lot and we have had a lot of victories. In the end God Wins. I came accross something I wrote 3 years ago and must say, I grew up in a deep sleep but I'm fully awake.....
I am 78 years old and this new reality is a little hard to believe but I believe it. I was born white. I grew up in a loving home. My parents were hard working people. NOTHING was given to them. Sometimes they didn’t know where the money was going to come from to feed us but they figured it out. They NEVER took a handout. They never bitched or moaned. They did what needed to be done. No job was looked down on. My Mother made our school dresses from feed sacks. She never went around without with a smile on her face.
I have been blessed. NOT privileged. I will not act less white. Whatever that is?? I am proud of my heritage.
All my life I thought I could trust my government and its leaders. I trusted Doctors and teachers. And now at the winter of my life, I find myself living in a world I don’t recognize. One of the scariest things about it is all the hatred. In my world women were the glue that held it together. They had a loving nature and kept the men on a moral track. Today, not so much.
But I know the best is yet to come. One of my husbands and my prayer is that we live long enough to see it turned right. I also tell him to remember that not one febble person came out of Egypt LOL
In 2017 I was let go from my job. I saw the writing on the wall, my supervisor was a monster, I was basically training my replacement and I knew it. I lacked the courage to look for another job and I was desperately holding on to what I had. As awful as that experience seemed, it ignited a chain of events that led me to developing a stronger spiritual life, finding a more fulfilling career path, meeting my wife and starting a family. It's easy to feel down when bad things happen, but the Lord who exists outside of time and space has a plan in store for those who love Him. And it's better than anything we could ever anticipate for ourselves.
Wonderful message. Exactly how I'm getting through these times. When I get especially frustrated with the evil criminality with no one paying I remember that this is God's plan. I have absolutely no control over what's happening in this world. I do have control over how I handle it though. I certainly have meltdowns but have learned through my life to keep going. There is a light at the end of the tunnel for all of us if we stay strong. We know how the story ends. It gives me peace. Praise God.
Jesus told us we would have suffering and trials. It's how we build our faith. But He promised to be with us during them. If we don't lean on Him and take Him with us through them, we'll have a rough time. He said, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
If people can get this in they're hearts 👇
Knowing that whatever happens to us in the end, when ever that might be. We have a glorious home in Heaven with Jesus. That's what keeps me going. Believing in God's plan.
Thank you for reminding me Dear Lord though the words of this fren. Even though we don't know the anon, truther, or favorite chatter, we can have a meeting of the mind, of sorts. We think of a 4 year election cycle not being enough time to complete certain agendas, but 4 years is a very long time when an election has been over taken by fraudulent means. Living through utter chaos & total corruption is bad enough. Adding weaponization of our justice system is something entirely different. It's been 7 yrs since I had the thought that we the people are going to finally see some real accountability. 7 long years! I've had to take a break several times during that 7 yrs. Thank you for reminding me to do just that, take a break but come back knowing truth wins in the end.
I love this article! I once experienced a bankruptcy. When I was in the throes of it, I felt like a complete failure: ashamed, embarrassed, etc. I considered possible solutions (including suicide - though not seriously - as I had a rather large life insurance policy).
I sat reading my Bible late one night, and I came across the passage in Exodus where the Israelites were bitching and moaning that they only had manna to eat. I slapped myself across the face and said, "that's me"! I was quite horrified at my lack of gratitude to the Lord. So, I changed my behavior. I gave it all to God.
And God did a miracle for me and my family by freeing us from the home we were living in (in a deep blue state) and moving to a much safer, more rural home in a beautiful, civilized red state. Our new home is larger, better built, and has a view of a river and the mountains! How amazing is that!!
So, take heart. God has this! Either humanity will turn to the Lord and repent and fall on His mercy, or Christ is coming on the clouds. Either way - GOD WINS!
"A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:32-33
Thank you once again. Very timely and extremely helpful, as usual!! This is one that should be printed and posted on the bathroom mirror, so we can see it early, and carry it with us throughout the day! 🙏🇺🇸🙏
Amen❣️
Thank you for this Pepe, I desperately needed to hear this today.
🙏🏼✝️🕊️
In a spiritual sense, yes.
What about this egregious ruling by Judge McAfee who turns a blind eye from blatant and obvious corruption? I do believe there is going to be a positive outcome later, but this proves the justice system cannot be impartial or just.
We can always count on you Pepe to help bring our tired souls back to center. Thank you from my heart.
Thank you Pepe! This goes along very well with a bible study I read this morning. Jeremiah 12, Jeremiah is complaining to God:
You are always righteous, Lord,
when I bring a case before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the faithless live at ease?
2 You have planted them, and they have taken root;
they grow and bear fruit.
You are always on their lips
but far from their hearts.
And God answers:
5 “If you have raced with men on foot
and they have worn you out,
how can you compete with horses?
If you stumble[a] in safe country,
how will you manage in the thickets by[b] the Jordan?
God is saying if you cannot handle things when they are this way right now, how then will you be able to handle things if they get much worse? God tells Jeremiah to do what he has instructed and to trust him. God is always aware of what is happening to his children and the people who are hurting them.
We are to stay focused on God and trusting in His ways.
We are reminded in Romans 8:28 God always works things out for the good of those who love him and are called to his purpose. It mays seem like things are getting worse. But God!
You keep us Strong and looking forward to the Glory HE is leading us ALL to on this beautiful Journey TOGETHER! #WWG1WGA
We have seen a lot and we have had a lot of victories. In the end God Wins. I came accross something I wrote 3 years ago and must say, I grew up in a deep sleep but I'm fully awake.....
I am 78 years old and this new reality is a little hard to believe but I believe it. I was born white. I grew up in a loving home. My parents were hard working people. NOTHING was given to them. Sometimes they didn’t know where the money was going to come from to feed us but they figured it out. They NEVER took a handout. They never bitched or moaned. They did what needed to be done. No job was looked down on. My Mother made our school dresses from feed sacks. She never went around without with a smile on her face.
I have been blessed. NOT privileged. I will not act less white. Whatever that is?? I am proud of my heritage.
All my life I thought I could trust my government and its leaders. I trusted Doctors and teachers. And now at the winter of my life, I find myself living in a world I don’t recognize. One of the scariest things about it is all the hatred. In my world women were the glue that held it together. They had a loving nature and kept the men on a moral track. Today, not so much.
But I know the best is yet to come. One of my husbands and my prayer is that we live long enough to see it turned right. I also tell him to remember that not one febble person came out of Egypt LOL
Thank you again for your Godly messages and reminders to keep the faith and stay in the fight. God Bless you Pepe Lives 🙏🏻
In 2017 I was let go from my job. I saw the writing on the wall, my supervisor was a monster, I was basically training my replacement and I knew it. I lacked the courage to look for another job and I was desperately holding on to what I had. As awful as that experience seemed, it ignited a chain of events that led me to developing a stronger spiritual life, finding a more fulfilling career path, meeting my wife and starting a family. It's easy to feel down when bad things happen, but the Lord who exists outside of time and space has a plan in store for those who love Him. And it's better than anything we could ever anticipate for ourselves.
I love this comment. God has a wonderful plan and we must trust in Him!
Bless you Pepe! You truly live by this example. I appreciate you and your timely writings.
Wonderful message. Exactly how I'm getting through these times. When I get especially frustrated with the evil criminality with no one paying I remember that this is God's plan. I have absolutely no control over what's happening in this world. I do have control over how I handle it though. I certainly have meltdowns but have learned through my life to keep going. There is a light at the end of the tunnel for all of us if we stay strong. We know how the story ends. It gives me peace. Praise God.
Thank you blessed Holy Spirit for the Words given to us.
Great article. Thank you!
Jesus told us we would have suffering and trials. It's how we build our faith. But He promised to be with us during them. If we don't lean on Him and take Him with us through them, we'll have a rough time. He said, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
If people can get this in they're hearts 👇
Knowing that whatever happens to us in the end, when ever that might be. We have a glorious home in Heaven with Jesus. That's what keeps me going. Believing in God's plan.
The BEST is yet to come!
Thank you for reminding me Dear Lord though the words of this fren. Even though we don't know the anon, truther, or favorite chatter, we can have a meeting of the mind, of sorts. We think of a 4 year election cycle not being enough time to complete certain agendas, but 4 years is a very long time when an election has been over taken by fraudulent means. Living through utter chaos & total corruption is bad enough. Adding weaponization of our justice system is something entirely different. It's been 7 yrs since I had the thought that we the people are going to finally see some real accountability. 7 long years! I've had to take a break several times during that 7 yrs. Thank you for reminding me to do just that, take a break but come back knowing truth wins in the end.