STAND UP

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STAND UP
(Printable Version)

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There are times or situations in life when you hit a brick wall and don’t know what else to do. These are the times you get on your knees to pray, have a heart-to-heart with God and trust him to give you the strength to get through it. Then you get up and keep on going. The Bible says in the book of Ecclesiastes 3:1 that,

‘There is a time for everything and everything on earth has its special season.’
Ecclesiastes 3:1 — New Century Version (NCV)

Which means nothing lasts forever and you can have hope (which is an expectation) that God will see you through it. Find a Bible verse you can meditate on, that will help encourage you through whatever you are going through such as Romans 12:12 which says,

‘Be joyful because you have hope (in Christ). Be patient when trouble comes (your way) and pray (to God) at all times.’
Romans 12:12 — New Century Version (NCV)
(Scripture Paraphrased)

Or there is Psalm 34:19 that says,

People who do what is right may have many problems, but the Lord will solve them all.’
Psalm 34:19 — New Century Version (NCV)

So, if you are thinking why me? I’m a good person, what have I done to deserve this? It is worth reminding yourself that in life there are different seasons and these seasons will take place whether we like it or not. Some seasons are pleasant like the summer or spring times. Whilst other seasons, like the autumn times, prepare you for the harsh oncoming winter times.

Bottom line is this: sometimes we can manage the seasons we face in life. Other times, it is simply out of our control. And that is when we have to throw up our hands so to speak and turn it over to God. Think about it.

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