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"Because of The Contrast"
"A man can receive nothing unless it is given him from heaven."
John 3:27
I know of a man with an uncommon life experience. He had lived with perfect vision. He enjoyed all of the blessings that come with being able to see clearly and well. Then, in his thirties...he went blind. He says it was HORRIFYING! All of the things that he had taken for granted for so long were now gone. Only in his blindness did he come to understand and appreciate what a gift his sight had been. According to him, the benefits were as "numerous as the stars."
Miraculously, after only three months, his sight returned. In fact, the miracle was such that he now sees more clearly than he ever had before. This experience changed his entire life. Initially, he interpreted the blindness as a tragic curse. Darkness. Now, because of the contrast, he realizes that God allowed the blindness to help him understand and appreciate the light. He's in his forties now. I've never seen a man be so careful with his "eyes."
He who has an ear to hear...let him hear.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our 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:
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YOU SAY |
GOD SAYS |
BIBLE VERSES |
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You say: "It's impossible" |
God says: All things are possible |
(Luke 18:27) |
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You say: "I'm too tired" |
God says: I will give you rest |
(Matthew 11:28-30) |
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You say: "Nobody really loves me" |
God says: I love you |
(John 3:16 & John 3:34) |
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You say: "I can't go on" |
God says: My grace is sufficient |
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) |
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You say: "I can't figure things out" |
God says: I will direct your steps |
(Proverbs 3:5-6) |
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You say: "I can't do it" |
God says: You can do all things |
(Philippians 4:13) |
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You say: "I'm not able" |
God says: I am able |
(II Corinthians 9:8) |
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You say: "It's not worth it" |
God says: It will be worth it |
(Roman 8:28) |
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You say: "I can't forgive myself" |
God says: I Forgive you |
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) |
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You say: "I can't manage" |
God says: I will supply all your needs |
(Philippians 4:19) |
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You say: "I'm afraid" |
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear |
(II Timothy 1:7) |
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You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" |
God says: Cast all your cares on ME |
(I Peter 5:7) |
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You say: "I don't have enough faith" |
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith |
(Romans 12:3) |
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You say: "I'm not smart enough" |
God says: I give you wisdom |
(I Corinthians 1:30) |
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You say: "I feel all alone" |
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you |
(Hebrews 13:5) |
PASS THIS ON.
YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY BE IN NEED
OF THIS TODAY.
