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Standing Firm

August 22, 2009

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8/22/09

Thy Will Be Done -

"This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your

will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have

forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'" Matthew 6:9-13

The Lord's Prayer is the most commonly know Christian prayer. Many of us learned to recite it at a very early

age. It is so common place that we sometimes fail to fully grasp the meaning of the words. When you pray, "You

will be done," for instance, do you really mean it or are you really saying, "Lord, may my will be done. My life is in

a shambles, Lord. I need this, that, and the other to be happy. Make it happen!"

Most of us believe that we know what is best for our lives and pray accordingly for God to meet our needs. This

attitude shows a lack of faith and trust in God that He indeed has our best interests at heart. Can you trust Godfully with all your cares and concerns? Do you believe that God's plan for your life is far greater than anything

you could ever imagine? Faith and trust in God means giving up your own wishes to fully submit your life to the

will of God.

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord , 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give

you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11

In spite of the difficulties and problems you are facing, God has a glorious plan for your life. He cares deeply for

you and desires to bless you. All God asks is that you lovingly submit your life to Him, to be molded and shaped

into His image.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according

to his purpose." Romans 8:28

And what is God's will for you? He desires that your relationship to Him be restored and as well as your

relationships to others. God sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so that you may be reconciled to the Father

God sees your tears also and desires that your family be restored. He desires for you to live in peace. He

promises to restore to you all that has been lost. Can you trust your family completely to the will of God?

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"'I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.'" Joel 2:25

God promises to restore to you all that was lost to the evil schemes of Satan. He desires that your family be

whole again. It is through the family that the faith is passed on to future generations. Do you think for a minute

that God desires nothing less than the full restoration of your home and marriage? Anything to the contrary is not

of God but of Satan himself.

"'But now listen...my servant...whom I have chosen. This is what the Lord says - he who made you, who formed

you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid...my servant...whom I have chosen. For I will pourwater on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my

blessing on your descendants. They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.

This is what the Lord says - Israel's King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart

from me there is no God. Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me what

has happened since I established my ancient people, and what is yet to come - yes, let him foretell what will

come. Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is

there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.'" Isaiah 44:1-4, 6-8

God says, "Do not be afraid...for I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your

descendants." God does not want to see your family destroyed by Satan and his minions. God desires to bless

you and your descendants. He wants to bring health and healing to your family. Cry out to God, seeking His willfor your family. He has blessings in store for you beyond anything you could ever think or imagine. Trust God;

seek His face; desire His will.

"Remember, O Lord, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace. Our inheritance has been turned

over to aliens, our homes to foreigners. We have become orphans and fatherless, our mothers like widows. You

O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. Why do you always forget us? Why do

you forsake us so long? Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old."

Lamentations 5:1-3, 19-21

The restoration of your family totally depends upon God. He will restore to you that which is rightfully yours. Do

not give up the battle for your family. Cooperate with God's healing touch. Trust your future totally to the creatorof the world. He will never fail you. His richest blessings are in store for you. Never give up!

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the

Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58

Stand firm, Brother! Do not give up hope for the restoration of your family. Your efforts are not in vain. God has

heard your cry and He will show you mercy. Seek His will with all your heart, mind and strength for the victory is

yours!

"'These words are trustworthy and true.'" Revelation 22:6

May you delight in the will of God, trusting your future to His loving care.

God bless you, O faithful man of God.

Dennis L. Wingfield

Rejoice Marriage Ministries

http://www.rejoiceministries.org 

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