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The only
survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He
prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he
scanned the
horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he
eventually
managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him
from the
elements, and
to store his few possessions.
But then one
day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his
little hut in
flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had
happened;
everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger
"God, how
could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next
day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that
was
approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you
know I
was here!'
asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw
you smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to
get discouraged when things are going bad, but we
shouldn't lose
heart, because God is at work in out lives, even in the
midst of
pain and
suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the
ground --- it
just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For
all the
negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer
for it.
You Say:
"It's impossible."
God says: All
things are possible. (Luke 18:27)
You say:
"Nobody really loves me."
God says: I
love you. (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say "I
can't go on."
God says: My
grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say:
"I can't figure things out."
God says: I
will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say:
"I can't do it."
God says: You
can do all things. (Philippians 4:13)
You say:
"I'm not able."
God says: I am
able. (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say:
"It's not worth it."
God says: It
will be worth it. (Roman 8:28)
You say:
"I can't forgive myself."
God says: I
FORGIVE YOU. (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say:
"I can't manage."
God says: I
will supply all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
You say:
"I'm afraid."
God says: I
have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7)
You say:
"I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says: Cast
all you cares on ME. (I Peter 5:7)
You say:
"I don't have enough faith."
God says: I've
given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)
You say:
"I'm not smart enough."
God says: I
give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say:
"I feel all alone."
God says: I
will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
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