Many of my friends, church, and family have struggled recently in their lives. Maybe you too have been laid off from work, your world may seem ready to explode, and your body may be racked with pain. Maybe you see no relief in sight.
There is relief in sight through God's Word. There is a Word about overcoming the tough seasons of your life. In fact, these biblical principles have helped me come through my own trials.
Meditate on God's Word (Psalm 119:15-16): To meditate literally means to "self talk." When you face the toughest seasons of your life, get in the Word and repeat the promises of God. Remind yourself of God's goodness, love and power. Talk about the victory and blessings that are yours as a child of God. Speak faith words!
Stay planted (Psalm 1:3): When times get tough, don't uproot. Stay planted in your marriage. Stay planted in the house of God. Stay planted in prayer and in the Word. Determine that no matter what, you will stay rooted in God. He is the source of your peace and power. God is faithful and He cares for you. He knows your need. He will not abandon or forsake you.
Raise the praise (Psalm 76:1): When you make the praises of God known, He will fight your battle. When you enter into the place of praise and make the blessings of God known, He will break the weapons of your enemy.
If you want to win, learn to praise. Are you going to let fear and worry rule your life? Or are you going to speak about the blessings and goodness of God? Are you going to give God power through your praise? When you fill your life with praise and meditate on God's Word, there's no room for defeat and depression in your life. When you praise, you release the power and authority of God. That's when you can be victorious in your toughest times!
perry meade
