Encouragement for those in Need of it Today
- Lori Joy
- Dec 23, 2024
- 3 min read
Certain times of the year can be more stressful than others... Birthdays, Holidays, Exam time, tax time, death of a loved one, and any number of times that can bring stress, anxiety, and any number of others hurts and hardships. So for those who may be needing it today, this is a reminder and encouragement that no matter your circumstances... if you are in Christ, YOU ARE BLESSED!
Matthew 5:3-16 -
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13 You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Life and circumstances can sometimes overwhelm us, and the enemy can make us feel downtrodden and we can lose sight of who we are in Christ. It is so important therefore to keep studying scripture that it may keep us encouraged and strengthened. Also, it helps when we have friends and supporters who also remind us and encourage us along the way.
I am so thankful to everyone who has supported me along the way, and especially thankful to God who sent those friends in, who were like Angels to me, to help encourage me in my hardest struggles. And I hope that I have done well to encourage you in yours.
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 - "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
God be with you, and may God's Blessing abound in abundance for you always.
And thank you to everyone who have supported this ministry over the past 4 years!
I hope, be it God's will, that I can continue serving in this ministry for many more years to come.
See you next week with another blog to encourage, edify, and help you to grow in Christ our Lord and Saviour!
When we enter Living as Temples of God He always speaks from us to those in need. And that creates a Relationship of Love in Family Life.