It's gonna be alright - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) July 12, 2022

Everyone's going through a hard time right now. Right here in this group, some participants are grieving family and friends. Others are trying to help family members with their problems. There are those who are sick. Some are just trying to make ends meet. Then when we factor in all the bad things we hear about on the news, it is clear that there's more than enough to worry about on any given day. And yet, God's word for each of us has been the same since before we were born (Jeremiah 1:5). He who knew us before we were placed in our mother's womb had a plan for us from the beginning. That plan hasn't changed and I want to stress to all of us that in these dark times, we need to keep our gaze on the pinprick of light in the distance. We need to keep our eyes on God. When we're stressed or sad, we need to tell God, "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12). We need to cry out to God when we're confused and frustrated (1 Peter 5:7). No need to be dignified. He knows everything about you. We need to take the problems we see and make them prayer points, interceding for people in accordance with 1 Timothy 2:1 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. We need to also find God's promises to us in the Bible and proclaim them over ourselves. It can be as simple as Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. And most importantly, we need to bring the Lord praise (Psalm 50:14). If you're heart is too heavy to speak, play some worship music and just settle into that. Praising God gets rid of the despair and fear (Isaiah 61:3). I pray that these Kingdom Keys will help you as you navigate the trials of life. Please remember, God has made a covenant with those He calls His people in Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. What a blessed promise from the King of king. The God who cannot lie and will do as He said (Titus 1:2)! The world might be on fire, but you have the ultimate God on your side. Don't ignore this great privilege. Please drag Him into your issues and the issues others face. Call on Me and I will answer you (Psalm 50:15). May the Lord bless you and grant you peace beyond understanding and the happiness He grants to those who please Him, IJMN, Amen. See you at Noon EST for fellowship!