Encouragement for Our Troubled Financial Times
January 18, 2009 by WebPastor
Filed under Christian Articles
Greetings my brothers and sisters in the Lord:
It seems like every time I turn another corner, another friend, colleague, or family member is concerned about the potential of losing their job.
My first response is that I, too am concerned, but that I put my complete faith in the power of Jesus to protect me, my family, my colleagues, and my friends. Father God is my strength, and it is He who always provides the protection He already knows I need. I openly acknowledge that Christ Jesus (my almighty shield) stands boldly between me and all danger and disharmony. I fervently remind myself by saying aloud, “God controls everything, including my very existence.”
I encourage you to allow God to break the yoke of any negativity. Be adamant in what you say and what you hear by claiming immediate victory over any thing that may draw your attention away from God. You see, God is all about victory and abundant love, and never about depression or failure. You must remind yourself (aloud, if necessary) that because God is with you (Holy Spirit), no one or thing can defeat you.
You see, God awaits our prayers, our requests, and our outcries. Pray to God and specifically ask Him to send you and/or your company enough business (money) to pay the bills. As you so ask God, do so faithfully and count it done (claim His glory and the victory in Jesus).
God await your faithful prayers. When you pray to our heavenly Father, you must do so in absolute faith. You should not expect God’s full favor if after praying you act or feel as though God has not or may not answer you. Never be “lukewarm” when coming before our Father. What you believe, you will become in Christ’s name. As you pray do so by placing complete and uncompromising trust in our Lord God. God is faithful to His children; you must deeply believe that in order to expect a full measure of His magnificent glory. You must absolutely rebuke all negative thoughts and feelings and claim complete victory over your life in Christ’s name.
We can identify God’s glory when we review the scripture that speaks about Elijah and the widow and how the flour and oil never ran out. What about Him providing manna, quails and water in the dessert for hundreds of thousands of people? You must believe that God is same right now as He was in past times. The Holy Spirit is very much alive in you at this very moment. Claim God’s glorious power.
Be sure to press into God’s Word (Holy Bible). Read, pray, and fellowship with God through the Bible on a daily basis. Seek God first in all you do! Understanding His Word and staying in step (fellowship) with His plan for your life will allow God to break the strongholds and deliver you from evil and sin. God is ever watching you and listening for and to your prayers. Trust this fact and believe it in faith.
Remember, God’s love, grace, and glory will restore you. God will turn things around. God will make a way, even in this life’s darkest hours. God is the Creator, our Savior, our Redeemer, our Father, and the Holy Spirit (Comforter).
Let us keep our eyes on Him always. Let us claim His victory everyday, in every way. Expect the blessing, and expect God to give it to you!
May our glorious Father God abundantly bless you always,
Tony
Tony Marino
Christian Times Online
http://www.christiantimesnewsletter.com





