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| Hope For The Holidays | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 23 2007, 01:42 PM (84 Views) | |
| Mercury | Nov 23 2007, 01:42 PM Post #1 |
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<span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>For most of us, the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. Yet for some, it can be one of the most difficult and lonely times of the year. Especially for those who come from broken homes, have lost loved ones, or may be experiencing financial hardships. For those of you who may be struggling through this holiday season, please remember that God loves you, He knows what is best for you, and He has a plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). The Bible says: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? ... I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:35, 38-39)." Why Do Christians Have Trials? There are two major errors we can make regarding trials: The first mistake is the failure to anticipate trials. Jesus suffered trials. Jesus promised us trials (John 16:33). All the apostles suffered trials. Trials are an expected part of the Christian life. And, like all storms, preparation can be critical in successfully enduring them. A second mistake is to harbor a morbid fear of trials. Remember 1 Corinthians 10:13: "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." The Apostle Paul certainly knew sufferings (2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 16-18; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Hebrews 11:32-40). And he regarded them as opportunities. There are many reasons why we face trials. Here are just a few:
This holiday season, please reach out to those around you: at work, at church, and throughout your community. Watch for those who may be lonely, hurting, or searching for answers, and take the opportunity to share God's love with them. Share your blessings with those in need. Encourage your fellow believers. Most importantly, be sure to glorify God for the gift of his son, Jesus Christ. [/color]</span> |
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