What do you do when God’s word is put to the test in your life? What do you do when the thing you battle the most challenges you and pretty much smacks you in the face? That is something I faced recently when I traveled alone for work. I have never had to travel by myself before–always had the comfort of others around me to calm my fears. For weeks leading up to the trip I had anxiety, trepidation and panic. I did not want to do this!
The day of the trip comes-I flew alone, took a cab by myself for the first time and arrived downtown alone in one of the largest cities in the country. I had been praying the whole day and was so thankful to God that His presence gave me peace that surpassed all understanding. Just as I arrived at my hotel, an altercation must have occurred and I witnessed 2 police officers escorting someone out of the very hotel I was staying in! I went to my room and had a full blown panic attack.
Then I heard the Lord speak in my spirit “Who do you believe? Me and My word or your fear? Stop putting more faith in the world than you do in Me. Believe what you KNOW to be true. When My word is put to the test, will you still stand on it?” Yes Lord I will!! I started speaking Psalm 27 out loud–the Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? I spoke all of Psalm 91 out loud and prayed. God’s peace poured over me like a refreshing rain. I went to bed and slept in peace and any time the spirit of fear tried to creep up again, I spoke God’s word and went back to sleep.
God is faithful! He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. His word works and is true! Believe God, trust Him and taste and see that the Lord is good!
Prayer–Lord, thank you for Your mighty word. Thank you for your power being made perfect in my weakness. Even when I falter, stumble and doubt, You are there to remind me that I am never alone and to stand on what I know to be true. Thank you, in Jesus’ name amen!
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