RE: faith is low, i know miracles happen
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things will be added unto you, says the Word of God.
My dear, I pray that the words that I am about to write to you will encourage your faith to remain strong forevermore.
I have walked in the shoes of the hungry, I have walked in the boots of the homeless. I have worn the coat of the addiction, but when it came down to it, I had to be stripped completely naked for my Father to cloth me in His righteousness.
I have never been one to mistreat others, but that didn't make me holy.
I have never been one to walk by a panhandler, but that still didn't make me holy.
I have never been one to shun an alcoholic or drug addict, but that still didn't make me holy.
I would always give money to those in need, when I was able, but that didn't make me holy either.
It was when I was at the lowest point of my life, that I had to hear from God for myself.
I was homeless, hungry, and I felt as if the "shadow of death" was standing right by my side.
I felt as if I wanted to give up on everything and everyone. I felt like I had no body their to help me.
I fell down on my knees, I cried out to God for myself. I confessed all that I knew that I had done wrong, then I asked Him to forgive me for the things that I didn't even know about.
I could no longer walk on my own, I needed Him to carry me through this storm.
I began to get deep into His word. He began to speak to my heart.
I regained a confidence in Him like never before. I knew at that point, that I could do all things through Christ that gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13
I got up from the kneeling position, I asked Him to show me what to do. I ended up at a homeless shelter for a 2 month period of time. One of the workers asked me how she could further help me. I told her that I wanted a clean place for me and my children, and I wanted to go back to school to better my life. My dear, that was 18 years ago. I graduated as a Computer Specialist in 1997. Both of my children are now adults, and I have 12 grandchildren. I have a job that I got only through the grace of God.
You see, never lose hope in the lessons that God has for you. Even through this storm, He will see you through.
We may not be able to stay where we are, but trust Him to have some place better for you. Seek Him, He will show you what to do. Sometime, we are not as close to Him as He would like. Some of the circumstances that we must go through, draws us closer to Him.
Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen."
You may not see yourself in a better position right now, but when you trust in God to see you through, with faith, I can guarantee your situation will change.
Yes, I had to go to a few food pantries, go to the local agencies to get a little help, but I'm here to tell you what He can do for you as well.
Father, touch this dear soul and her family. Use this situation to draw them nearer to thee. Open doors for them Father, that no body can close.
I know that you are able to do abundantly above what we could ever ask or think.
I ask this prayer to be heard on high, in Jesus Holy name. Amen!
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