A Word of Encouragement for the Weary

A Word of Encouragement for the Weary

Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee. Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.  – Psalm 102:1-2

I love what Psalm 102 says.  It is packed with a true heartfelt emotion of what the writer is experiencing at the time.  He is calling on God with all sincerity and pleading with Him to move on His behalf.

Perhaps you can relate to this passage.  Maybe you’ve grown weary due to difficult circumstances.  It may seem as if things will never change, yet you continue to hold on to God no matter what.  For inwardly you know that there is no righteous answer without Him.

In this same Psalm, after the writer pours his heart out to God, he remembers how awesome God is and a shift occurs in his thinking.  He becomes aware that all is not lost.  His hope rises and he realizes that God does hear him, will have compassion on him, and favor him.

I have come to encourage you this day that God hears and sees you.  He understands exactly what you’re going through right at this very moment. Your words are not going before ears that cannot hear.  Your heartache is not going before a god who is without compassion, but our God is full of mercy and compassion. His love for you is ever present.

God’s word says He will never leave you nor forsake you. Hold on to that truth.   Do not allow the enemy to tell you anything different.  Acknowledge the Lord’s love for you, embrace it, and realize that He will rescue you from a place of weariness.  He will never abandon you and He will cause His light to shine upon your situation.

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.   – Psalm 102:13

 

Reflections

  • Get some quiet time with God and pour your heart out to Him.

 

  • Think about 3 situations in your life that looked really bad, but God stepped in and turned them around for you.

 

  • Express your appreciation for Him.

  • Complete this sentence: Lord, I know that You love me and You won’t forsake me because ________________

 

It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”  Kimberly Smith

Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.

3 Powerful Reasons to Share Your Testimony

3 Powerful Reasons to Share Your Testimony

There’s a heartwarming song that gospel recording artist Helen Baylor sings in which the lyrics state, “If it had not been for the Lord on my side, where would I be, where would I be?”  That’s a really good question when we think about some of the shattering things that occurred in some of our lives and yet we are still here to talk about how our lives were spared, or how we maintained our sanity.  It’s all because of the sovereignty and grace of God.  Reflecting on this led me to write, “3 Powerful Reasons to Share Your Testimony.”  

 

Gives Glory to God

Expressing your gratitude to God lets Him know that you honor Him and that you know without a shadow of a doubt that your situation would not have gotten better without His divine intervention.  Testifying about His goodness gives all of the praise to Him.  

 

Reminds You of God’s Faithfulness

As we go through life we will experience various tests.  Knowing that God is with us at all times and is willing to help us gain victory in every area is a fuel that reminds us that if He helped us before He will surely do it again.

 

Provides Hope for Others

Many people feel alone and as if their circumstances are impossible to fix.  Hearing what God has done for someone else often provides the encouragement needed to trust that the Lord will do the same for them.

 

Reflections

  • Do you have a specific testimony that you can share with someone that will bring encouragement to them? Ask the Lord to lead you to the person(s) that needs to hear it and share it with them.

 

  • What is one of the most amazing things God has done for you?

 

  • Do you feel closer to the Lord while you’re waiting for Him to work out what seems to be an impossible situation? How do you feel while you’re waiting?
It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”  Kimberly Smith
Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
The Power of Snapshots

The Power of Snapshots

Dictionary.com defines a snapshot as an informal photograph taken with a simple camera.  Let’s take a look at the power of snapshots as it relates to memories.  We usually get a mental picture or impression when we think about a particular person or situation, that image can be positive or negative.  Some memories are easily welcomed while others tend to linger far beyond what we would like them to.

 

Just as a picture can be stored in a camera forever so can memories be stored in our minds forever. This can be good or bad, depending on the snapshot.  Let’s do a simple test.  Think of one of the most joyful days in your life, what picture just came into your mind?  Did that particular snapshot make you smile?  Did it make you feel good?

 

Now, let’s try another picture.  Can you think of one person that makes you feel angry, unnerved, or bitter?  The snapshot that accompanies that person’s name has a negative effect on you and you may not have communicated with the person in years.  That’s the power of snapshots; they can affect us positively or negatively.

 

By all means, hold on to the positive memories; they are pleasant and should be cherished.  However, you owe it to yourself to ask God to heal you of the negative ones.  Repent, if you’ve held on to unforgiveness, bitterness, or anything that displeases God.  Ask Him to replace the negative snapshots with His peace, love, grace, and forgiveness.  He knows how to turn ashes into beauty even if it’s in our memories.

 

Reflections

  • When people think of you what kind of memory do you think comes to their minds?

 

  • What kind of snapshots are you holding on to, are they positive or negative? Do they bring you peace and joy or anguish and pain?

 

It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”  Kimberly Smith

 

Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.