Don't be under the mattress.........

Good Thursday everyone! Man, I have talked to a lot of people over the last week that are being severely attacked by Satan. Seems like Satan is coming from all directions in some people’s lives. Tearing up families, long time friendships, business, and he is even working hard in the churches. Why do you think he is doing such a good job making a mess of so much? I really think when we take our eyes off of Jesus, Satan seizes the opportunity and strikes. Then we get hit with this avalanche of hardships and feel we can't rise above it all. Let's see what Gods' Word says about it......

Bible Verse: Mark 11:22 "And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God."

Have you ever asked someone "How are doing?" and they gave you a standard response "Fine" and you knew that was a lie? I have asked some Christians, "How are you doing?" They say, "Okay, under the circumstances." Really? Under the circumstances??? What is up with that? Hey, I have to admit I have said the same thing. I am serious! But, try this on for size. Circumstances are like a mattress. Stay with me for a second. You're supposed to be on it, not under it. If you are under the circumstances, you will suffocate. If you are on them you rest pretty good. Our problem is we let all the circumstance of the world and life pull us down. Sometimes we must realize that we are dealt a certain deck of cards and must play them out. Good or bad!

Here is something I tell the sports teams when I get the chance to share a little gospel with them. The only way you can run the race is to take your eyes off things or people around you and look straight ahead. Straight ahead to Jesus. He's the author of the race. He is the big cheese. He's the goal to which you run. He is the finish line! Trust me when I tell you this. If you truly look to Jesus to supply your every need for this hard and sometimes tiring race, you'll find faith growing in your heart and in your life. Here is the kicker, it's not great faith in God! It is faith in a great God. Do this and watch what happens.

There is this hymnal That I want to share the word with you to. It is called "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" and here are the words.

O soul, are you weary and troubled?

No light in the darkness you see?
There's a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Through death into life everlasting

He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conquerors we are!

His Word shall not fail you He promised;

Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

Chorus:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

I pray you have a great day today and God bless!