When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.~Psalm 118:5
Sometimes the daily challenges and trials in this life can make you feel like the walls are closing in. You can feel pressed from every direction. You look for a door, a way to escape, but they all seem to be closed. You pull and push with your own strength trying to force them open, but have no effect. You can feel quite helpless; trapped.
I have been there. I have dealt with the emotional pressure cookers that seek to implode me from the inside out, but I also know the way of escape. I know the door to knock on and His name is Jesus.
When I cry out to the Lord. When I ask Him for help He is always there. He reminds me that He was there with me before one groan utter from my lips. He is with me and can turn what feels like a dark corner of a room into a spacious patio. Those things that seek to press me will not defeat me. However, they may serve a purpose of removing those things that hinder me from keeping my sole dependence on my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God tells us that what we ask for will be given to us. That when we seek Him, we will find Him. And when we knock on the door it shall be opened to us ( Matthew 7:7). So whenever it feels like life is just too much or when you feel lost alone, remember that He is with You. Cry out to Him, lean on Him, trust Him. Knock on His door and enter into a spacious place; a place of rest and peace.
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.~Deuteronomy 6:24-26
Father, thank You for making my cramped spaces spacious. Thank You for your love and abundant compassion. Thank You for being with me. You are my God. You are my Lord and I will exalt thee. In Jesus name. Amen
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. What a timely word!
It’s all God and for His glory.
DeleteThank you for sharing, Jennifer! Always a good word! God bless you❣️🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you Louanne. God bless you too!
Delete"He is with me and can turn what feels like a dark corner of a room into a spacious patio. Those things that seek to press me will not defeat me. However, they may serve a purpose of removing those things that hinder me from keeping my sole dependence on my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
ReplyDeleteThese words resonated deeply with me today. You spoke to a situation in my life and brought a new Godly perspective.
Thank you! God bless.
Thanking for sharing Ann. Your comments warm my heart. I am grateful to be used by God for His glory. I pray that the peace and wisdom of God will guide you and that you continue to feel His love cover you. In Jesus name. Amen
DeleteThis is beautiful Jennifer. Although at this point I'm feeling more like I'm on the patio and not in the pressure cooker this post brought a gratitude and peace throughout my whole being for the truth that rang from every word.
ReplyDeleteI rejoice with you Carrie. God is good and His faithfulness to His promises are true. May you continue to breathe in the freedom that is found in Christ as He increases your territory. In Jesus name. Amen .
DeleteWow Jennifer your word for me really hit home again. "May you continue to breathe in the freedom that is found in Christ as He increases your territory." Words I really needed to hear. Thank you!
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