"JESUS CONTROLS THE STORMS OF LIFE"

If there was ever a time to communicate with the Father it's now. Praying, talking with the Father should be like talking with a friend who you care about and respect very much. A friend should be someone whom you have much admiration and trust in. A friend should be someone who you can talk over your inter-most thoughts with. A friend is someone that can be contacted anytime, even at 3am in the morning (Per my Good Friend David).

And they came to Him and woke Him, "Save us, Lord; we are perishing! " (Matt. 8:25)

How many times have you felt like you were at the end of your rope, with no where to turn? I'm sure that we all can say that we've felt the pressures of the day. Unfortunately some have even experienced catastrophic loss, due to our countries state of affairs. Debt Crisis in America has caused many businesses as well as hearts to fail. Times of distress and misfortune revisit much to often.

We must purpose to trust God no matter what is happening in our lives. It's alright to tell God about how you're feeling, even if you feel abandoned by God, tell Him. If you're like most others who become impatient with how slowly you feel God seems to be answering your prayers, tell Him that also. The disciples waited until there arose a great storm on the sea before calling on Jesus.

As in our lives sudden storms appear without warning, and if we're not accustomed to talking with the Lord about everything in our lives we will panic and most likely make the wrong decision. Think about it, many believers find find that when they determine to follow the Lord, they almost always encounter great obstacles.
Now, when facing trials, first make sure you haven't brought them on yourself through sin or unwise choices. If you find no sin to confess or unwise behavior to change, ask God to strengthen you for your test. Finally, be careful to follow faithfully wherever the Holy Spirit leads you.

Remember a few weeks back I shared with you that temptation will often come after a high point in our spiritual lives or ministries. Satan will choose the times of his attacks, normally when we are vulnerable. God should be the very first place that we turn when facing struggles or dilemmas. What happens when we choose to go our own way, we get ourselves into a jam. Have you ever wondered , when are we going to get it. Trying to control our own lives without God's help leads to struggle and confusion. Don't feel that your problems will keep you from God. He is always ready to help. We should never allow our fear to keep us from approaching him. FAITH THAT ISN'T PUT INTO ACTION IS NOT FAITH AT ALL.
( Remember that we can always approach the Father).

Until Next Time...

Jim