I Believe God

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I Believe What God Said

 

Many of the problems we face in life are self-inflicted. We worry and doubt about things. We become frustrated with work or with other people’s actions. All of this is due to the fact that we forget to believe what God said.When this happens to us, we need to read the owner’s manual our Creator gave to us.  Let’s start today’s lesson by reading from Acts.

Acts 27: 21 - 26

 

Here we see Paul on his trip to Rome. This is after he had appealed his case to Nero. While on the ship to Rome, they ran into a storm. This was a huge storm and they were facing certain death. God had other plans, however. He gave Paul good news of their deliverance from the storm. Paul tried to encourage the rest of the people on the ship by telling them that he believed what God said. There is a great lesson in this for us, too. We face many storms, many trials, and many tribulations in our lives here on Earth. We often get discouraged during these trials. However, we should remember that when we face times such as these, we need to ask ourselves if we believe what God said? 

 

Sometimes we feel down on ourselves. We feel like there is nothing going right for us. When this happens to us, we need to believe what God said. God said that we are special. 

Genesis 1: 26 - 27 

 

These encouraging words from God should restore our self-esteem.

 

Sometimes we feel that there is no purpose in our lives. When we feel this way, we should believe what God said. God said we were made to serve, and that is our purpose in life. 

Ecclesiastes 12: 13

 

These encouraging words from God should give us our purpose in this life. 

 

Sometimes we feel as if no one loves us. When this happens, we should believe what God said when He said we are greatly loved. 

Romans 5: 8

 

These encouraging words from God should help us to feel loved and valued.

 

Sometimes, we feel as if we have been rejected by people. When we feel this way, we need to believe what God said when He told us we are forgiven of our sins. 

Acts 2: 38

 

These encouraging words from God should help us to feel accepted by Him. 

 

Sometimes we feel as if we have no family at all. We feel as if we are alone. When we feel this way, we should believe what God said when He said we are His children. 

Galatians 3: 26 - 28

 

These encouraging words from God should help us to find family, whether they are blood relatives or not. 

 

Sometimes we feel like we just can’t do it. When this is the case, we should believe God when He says we can do it. We can do it through Christ. 

Philippians 4: 13

 

These encouraging words from God should help us to feel empowered. 

 

Sometimes we feel like no one is listening to us. When we do, we should believe what God said when He said our prayers are heard. 

I Peter 3: 12

 

These encouraging words from God should let us know that someone is always listening to us. 

 

Sometimes we feel as if there is no justice in the world. We see people going unpunished for all manner of evil and wickedness. When we feel this way, we should believe what God said when He said that every single human being who has ever lived will be judged. 

II Corinthians 5: 10 

 

These encouraging words from God should let us know that justice will come. People may get away with evil while on this Earth, but they will face retribution in Judgment. 

 

God has the answers to all of our problems. All it takes is a little faith in His word, and not all the negativity that is in the world around us. 

 

Remember the hopeless will always say that it’s impossible. God says all things are possible. 

Luke 18: 27

 

The weary will always say they are too tired. God says He will give us rest. 

Matthew 11: 28 - 30

 

The broken-hearted will always say that no one really loves them. God says He loves us.

John 3: 16

 

The discouraged will say that they can’t go on. God says His Grace is sufficient for us. 

II Corinthians 12: 9

 

The perplexed will say that they can’t figure things out. God says He will direct our steps. 

Proverbs 3: 5 - 6

 

The overwhelmed will say that they just can’t do it. God says we can do all things. 

Philippians 4: 13

 

The defeated will say that they are not able. God says He is able.

II Corinthians 9: 8

 

The quitter says it’s not worth it. God says Heaven will be worth it. 

Romans 8: 18

 

The guilt ridden says that they can’t forgive themselves. God says He forgives you.

Romans 8: 1

 

The impoverished say that they can’t manage. God says He will supply all our needs. 

Philippians 4: 19

 

The cowardly says they are afraid. God says He has not given us a spirit of fear. 

II Timothy 1: 7

 

The anxious say that they are worried. God says cast all our cares on Him.

I Peter 5: 7

 

The sinner says they are lost. God says He sent the Messiah to die for us and save us. 

Romans 5: 8

 

When we feel anxious, depressed, worried, sad, or like giving up, always remember what God said and believe Him.