CALM MY SOUL (02-11-13)

Genesis 3:1

Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the LORD God had made.

Why is it that every time things are going well, it will suddenly turn sour because of something you did – whether unexpectedly or intentional.

Why is it that when you think everything is going for the better, it will suddenly go downhill because of some things you would hear – and believe – though it is baseless and not true.

Why is it that when you think it is perfect, then suddenly everything would go upside-down because you forgot to cling to God’s word and promise.

Now I understand.

It is because the devil is very much around us.  It is waiting to snatch our soul – putting fears, doubts, suspicion, distrust, disbelief and hesitation in our heart.  And these would finally break us until we are totally controlled by it – totally lost, astrayed and nowhere to be found.

Now, I know what to do.

If we will give our life to Jesus, He will take care of all our problems.  But we must ask in faith without doubting for when we doubt we are like a wave of the sea driven in all directions and tossed about.

And we have to continue believing.  We have to continue to have that faith in our Lord.  When we believe the truth in God's Word we find release from the curses on us.  We have a peace, joy, satisfaction and hope.  God's Word is truth that I shall believe to find the relief I need.

Now I know.

Let us pray +

Almighty Father, remove the doubts and fears in my heart.  Your Word is the truth.  Your Word is the relief that will calm my soul.  Amen +

The Lord hears the cry of the poor.