RECALLING GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

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Psalm 103:2 KJV

[2] Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:


Looking back helps you to see how much ground you have covered. When you think deeply, you will know that it wasn’t by your power. You will realize that the awesome power of God has always been present even when you didn’t know or acknowledge it. We take so many things for granted. The psalmist says you should not forget all of God’s benefits in your life. Recognizing the hand of God and appreciating it is an attitude you should develop. If God showed up before and helped you out, don’t you think He can do it again or do much more? Remembering God’s benefits in the face of challenges and not only when all is going well, will strengthen you and help you to overcome any adversity. It helps to see the faithfulness of God and to rest in it, having an assurance that He has not brought you this far to leave you. The challenges may not go immediately, His grace will be sufficient to carry you through. Gratitude isn't a natural response to adversity; it's a discipline you develop. Practice what is written in the book of Habakkuk 3:17-18 KJV

[17] Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: [18] Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Adversity comes and goes. Your trust in the faithfulness of God keeps your joy intact. Can you testify to God’s faithfulness in your life? If so pick a song in your heart and sing to the Lord. Tears may drop but you will surely laugh because it will end in praise. This phase shall pass. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Keep the acts of God in your heart and guard them jealously. They are weapons in times of adversity. 

Shalom

Folake Olukoyede 

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