That gets more to the heart of it, doesnt it? Keep me in prayers & my family. I woke up with a dream going through a huge current flood. Only to encounter the harsh conditions of the winter season that was enhanced by the rainy month of September and find that his sandy oasis was really a river bed. Yet again in verse 33 we read that "Paul was encouraging them to take some food.". Pure- the love and trust of my child in her Heavenly Father. You cant get much lower than hopelessness. You're the only place we find refuge in the storms that surround us right now Lord. Jeremiah 32:17 Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Remember that God hears and answers every prayer, not on our timetable but His, and not always with the answer we want to hear. Its ok to be angry, to hurt, and to ask questions. And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled. Psalm 46:1 says: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Restore her strength and give her stamina to accomplish all that you have called her to do in Jesus name, amen. A thunderstorm was passing over, when without warning a bolt of lightning descended from the sky. You promised that Ill testify to you there. Focus on His hope and his promises and you will get through the storm. We ask that you will correct whatever is causing this pain, we ask that you restore her health, and encourage her soul. Asking the Lord to be my Storm. 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. God is with you. 23 "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me, 24 saying, Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.. both the wise and the foolish man have instruction and word. He saw this storm before it ever reached you, and has already worked out the provision youll need to get you through. After Paul convinces the sailors to cut away the ships boat, the story comes to a crashing finish: Striking a reef, they ran the vessel aground. MY MY MY! To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. 3. Hes our strength. Give them favor and provide for them. Psalm 46:1-2 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. In the name of Jesus let go, let God let his will be done. We intercede into the lives of men and women to speak truth into their lives and remind them of their worthwhile inspiring them to try new things and embrace the mess and turn it into their message. "Storms don't come to teach us painful lessons, rather they were meant to wash us clean." - Shannon L. Alder. There are those who teach that it is not God's will when some tragedy hits. God is sovereign over the storms of life. I really wont have a idea what we are dealing with for possibly a week. So the men marveled, saying, Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?, Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! It had little girl writing scrawled across it and the edges were a bit bent but the simple words brought me to my knees. The unwanted and unexpected struggles that will bring devastation that will either keep us down or make us stronger. Pour your heart out to your heavenly Father. the wise man was willing to put forth the effort. . Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. God is in control, and God is good. It melted the plowshare, stripped most of his clothing from him, singed off his beard, branded his naked back with the initials of a neighboring cattleman, and hurled him through a barbed wire fence. The bible teaches us that we can live and rest in the strength and comfort that God provides when we face the problems and tribulations of the world. you may not see it in the natural, but you can build safeguards against the different obstacles and circumstances that would and could come in and choke out the possibility of its' fulfilment. Father, we lift up Tracy and her family and ask that you make a way where there is no way. AMEN. Now just imagine this with me. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. Try. There are times when you are going to have to labor and toil. In the midst of a storm right now with the wonderful woman the Lord has given to me being under an enormous attack of the enemy. So tell the storm that I refuse to go down. Posted on July 28, 2021 by Bishop Gregory O. Hello Michelle, Knowing that the house that builds was to last a lifetime and not just a couple of months. because when the storm is over, even if you don't make it, I will. The promise that Paul would stand before Caesar is not new. LORD LORD! Amen. Sermon Outline for Sunday's Sermon. Isnt that a funny thing? Comfort her. The ship would not survive the storm unharmed, but it was to be the means of their survival. (A great resource on prayer would be. with all the word that He's given me, I don't depend on the arm of flesh to get it done. Gods children lost in the storm. Praiseworthy- That is our God, the Lord Jesus Christ Oh, how I love him! I think it's safe to say we're in the midst of a storm. Rather, He has promised to be with us in the storm. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. These last 6years have definitely been extremely tough but the last 2 have been the absolute worst . Isaiah 40:31 says, "Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. Pauls trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Youve called me to this job. But we do have his promises. Father God we ask that you will remove the cancer, bring healing. Where is God in the storm? He understands our loss as He too gave his only Son that we might be forgiven and have the hope of heaven. Remember you are not alone. In this story, the storm did not take Jesus by surprise. I even said thy will be done am just realizing that this is not as easy,cause Gods will for us is not always what we want at the time..in all I still give thanks to God.and I believe. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. I need help! Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! My last born son is getting attacks in his job. through the storm, through the rain, the heartache and the pain. and it may be that convenience will cost too much in the end. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. so if I don't gossip with you, don't get offended. No one else saw the angel that we know of. His whole life had led up to this moment. Why should they believe this prisoner Paul? In Acts 27,after more than two years of waiting, Paul was finally sailing for Rome. Need prayer for recovery and renwed energy. We get so wrapped up in doing something for God. Need to pray for wisdom for the doctors to know what to do. The Lord Rejoices Over You. In seasons like this, many of us (myself included) feel like we need something new a new word from God that applies directly to our situation. I'm not talking about abusers and evil people, I mean those that we are, When my girls were really small they were really shy. We ask you for the victory in Jesus name, amen. Often many of God's children find themselves in the midst of a storm. In the midst of the storm, we become convinced: I need a new promise. He is concerned with what he is doing in us. If you know someone going through their own storms, think about a . Excellent Well that is The sky outside my home painted by the hand of God as the sun begins to set. When my arms are weary and my soul is battered when life stole from me and left me breathless with its brutality. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. He teaches literature, math, and theology at Greenville Classical Academy. But He said to them, Where is your faith?, And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, Who can this be? Strength Through the Storm | Bishop Dale C. Bronner | Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral woffamily 152K subscribers Subscribe 14K Share 534K views 2 years ago We pray you are blessed by. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Struggles are a part of our lives. Are you passing trough the storms of life? they tied him up and took him to the Philistines. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows us to be humbled again by some force of nature that reminds us of our true size and strength. Still that hope that lies within is reassured. The strength of God is a cornerstone principle of An Enduring Faith. As the waves crashed over the boat, threatening to sink it, they remembered that they were not alone: Jesus was also there. In Jesus' name, Amen. Help her see her sin and her need for a savior. This has been hard on our whole family. This indent made me to more closer to God. Among the tornadoes would come the Hurricanes. Father, I am so tired of trying to weather the storms of life on my own. Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him. Lets not stop there Brothers and sisters. She is 84 years old but very week as the virus has taken away her muscle mass. She needs your peace that surpasses all human understanding. He went to jail Friday and is still there. Talk about a wing and a prayer. Amplified version. Amen. When we read Gods word, we never wonder how the story is going to end. Use this time of correction to help him see his incredible need for you, his emptiness without you, bring him face to face with his sin. Our lives are full of storms that. The Father is with you and will keep you anchored until this storm passes. The first anchor is hope in the person of God Himself. Two years earlier, Jesus himself stood by Paul in prison and promised, As you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome (Acts 23:11). At the first port, Paul is given liberty to visit friends. How do we weather seasons in life when friends are far away, fair havens have faded from the horizon, we are storm-tossed at sea, and everything we need has been stripped away? We all knew this was how the story would end. Let Him comfort you. They reaffirm what we know in our hearts, for the next time we go through a storm. Give his doctors and surgeons wisdom. If they had something that required courage I would take feathers out of the, God bless you for this masterpiece. We agreed but as soon as I relocated, staying with her was like hell on earth. The life we all live. Now this was not Paul's only trouble, you bible readers are aware that he had trouble before they encountered the storm. Look at Matthew 7:25, "And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat . And He said to them, Let us cross over to the other side of the lake. And they launched out. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. the rain fell and the winds blew, and it even began to flood. This article has really brought comfort in this challenging time of my life. You can follow him at his blog. Eric Blake, a scientist at the National Hurricane Center, tweeted, Never seen anything like this in the modern record. Oh MY GOD! In Jesus name, Amen. - Matshona Dhliwayo. It is right that Gods love for us is complete and it does not depend on us because he first loved us. had we not been so near sighted, we would have better prepared ourselves for the future. Sometimes we have to go through the storm so that it strips away everything that we are relying on so that we can meet the one who is God in the storm. Which would of course cost him everything that he had worked for and leave him empty and without anything to show for his labour. Have you ever felt this way? But still I felt alone. The LORD is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for His anointed one. I thank God for what he is doing that cannot be seen by man at this time, he made everything even the doctors and I know he has the final say. We ask you to call Tennille. In the midst of the heartache, it can be so easy to allow the storm to make us bitter, to let it drive us away from everything God has planned for our lives. My spirit has been so crushed. so I'm making up my mind right now, that I won't cry another day. It is admirable those that give their lives for others. Give his doctors wisdom and give he and Val strength in Jesus name amen. These storms would place us in the top 15 storm surges in a single year since 1851, when reliable records begin. Give her clarity and strength to stop the drinking and drugs and live her life fully for you. She needs the comfort that you alone can provide Lord. Though the storms keep on raging in my life. Required fields are marked *. How do you trust God in the storm? It was a comfort to me when I remembered that he cared about me as I mourned, that he loved me in my sorrow. Protect her heart and lungs Lord. Storms teach us real strength. Verse 20 doesnt tell us, but perhaps even Paul and his company were counted among those who lost all hope of rescue. I thought I was dead but still alive in a dream this is why when you come to the house of God, you come with the intent that I am not here to make friends, I'm here to get what I need to handle the storm that is on the way. For we are told that they were on a small ship caught up in the midst of a storm. Oz is a Hebrew word for strength. Psalm 46:2-3 says: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. And they awoke Him and said to Him, Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?, Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still! And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. Hello Mme.im Odette this article came just when I need it.my mom is on her sick bed. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. For you who are fighting the despair of hope, there are four anchors which can keep you from the rocks and bring the dawn of hope. All I have to do is have faith that does not waver in tough times. Thanks, Hello Joyce, I trust you are doing well now. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. What is the simple thing about a healthy relationship? He will never stop loving you. I am struggling today worried about prostrate cancer surgery and how it can affect my life. My confidence even when I dont know where to start, he will make a way and ALL THINGS will work together for my good. Church services will be broadcast from the church on Sundays at 11:00 AM Eastern time. In Jesus name, Amen. We ask you to fight for them as they lean fully on you Lord. he did not escape his responsibility to labour and toil. Zephaniah 3:17 says, "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.". the winds were against us. All seems really, really good. Strengthen her. When difficulty comes, remember God's providence is over it all. In the Storm Matthew 14:22-32 August 4, 2013 Do you ever feel like life is cruising along. But the centurion . You lose your job. the voyage was now dangerous. How important is it that we receive messages of hope to encourage us when we face the storms of life? My other son is in the streets with no communication. ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for the land, and the rest on planks or on pieces of the ship. Oh Candice, we are so sorry to hear this. You can imagine Paul onboard the ship: Jesus, I know youve called me to Rome. 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