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Do You Matter? The Answer May Surprise You!

2/26/2012

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Feeling unappreciated? Are you discouraged about where you are in life? Does the rapid decline of America fill you with a sense of hopelessness?

Rude Awakening #14: Everyone feels this way now and then.

Remember Elijah? He was so discouraged he asked God to take is life – and this happened right after fire fell from heaven in answer to Elijah's prayer on mount Carmel! (1 Kings 18-19).

And let's not forget that Jesus called out from the cross, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)


It's important to remember that these feelings will probably pass soon. But maybe we should take a look at why we're feeling this way.
David wrote in Psalms 42:11 "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”

David reminded himself to hope in God! Our God is mighty, faithful and true. Nothing, and no one compares to him! His promises are real! He is worthy of our trust, and worthy of all of our hope. When we lose sight of his greatness, our problems look bigger than they really are.


How are things between us and God? Have we strayed from regular prayer and time alone with him in his word?


The times I'm most down and feeling that I don't matter, stem from a lack of praising God and time in prayer. I get so easily distracted, putting trivial things ahead of what's really important. Prayer takes a back seat, and soon I feel like I'm in the trunk next to the spare tire. That's a lousy place to be on this great road trip of life. Yuck!
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Don't Travel The Road of Life In The Trunk!
 A soul that continues this way could eventually lose all hope and become bitter. The list of spiritual and physical side effects that accompany bitterness would last longer than a prescription drug commercial. Let's not go there, shall we? Instead, let's hope in God!

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

Sometimes we bring discouragement onto ourselves because we try to do everything our way, in our own strength, without seeking the Lord. It's easy to do. But let's consider this option instead...

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

“Do I matter?” we ask. We matter so much that Almighty God is willing and desirous to
  • exalt us in due time if we humble ourselves under his might hand;
  • take on our care for he careth for us;
  • and direct our paths if we'll trust in him with all our heart.
Jesus Christ didn't only come to earth to die on a cross for our sins. He came to give us life, and that more abundantly. Discouragement, disappointments, and even the end of the world are just part of this life. But let's keep things in perspective...

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)

Psalm 103 is one of my favorites. The first 14 verses are especially uplifting. As soon as you can read those verses out loud to yourself from the King James Version. You can't read that passage without feeling loved and appreciated.

You do matter! Your life does count! Encourage yourself in God today and RSVP to this great invitation personally addressed to each of us...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)


Thanks for sharing this with others!
3 Comments
Chris
2/26/2012 06:27:03 am

Great word of hope and encouragement! Thanks Pat!

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Ben
2/26/2012 09:54:47 am

thankyou

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Dolly
2/26/2012 11:16:26 pm

Thanks for another fantastic post, Pat! God's love for us is amazing, and I know He has great things instore for You AND Me! (well, all of us really....)
Blessings :)

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