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Today, we continue to explore the Word and Promises of God – our perfect photographer (James 1:23-25). Ready? Let’s hit the booth.

The Reality versus Our Reality

• In the previous post we saw that despite all the pressures we are faced with in our journey of faith, the reality of life must be overshadowed by Our Reality as believers.
• We talked about the reality of life’s tough situations versus our reality of God’s assured love for us and the joy He gives us to overcome. Let’s continue from there:

“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:7 

This is one of my favourite scriptures. There is a peace that surpasses natural understanding of men and they cannot figure you out. The reality of your situation naturally demands you to be distraught but Our Reality as believers says “Peace!”

This is our advantage in Christ, the Prince of Peace. This peace guards and protects your heart and your mind from the attack of the devil, so you can press on in the faith (2 Cor 4:8-9, Prov 4:23, Heb 12:15). Receive the Liberation, Peace and Joy of God!

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." ~ 2 Cor 4:8-9.

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"Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life." ~ Prov 4:23

When I Remember His Promises

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. ~ Philippians 4:8-9

• Your maturity in Christ and ability to run your race is directly dependent on what you feed your spirit on.
• Paul in the text admonished the church to direct their focus on what is true and of good report.
• Your choice of friends, music, literature, source of counsel, etc., all have a direct effect on the level of Spiritual Joy you operate in.

• You either believe and meditate on the lie of the devil, or you focus on the promises of God (2 Cor 1:20). 
• What is God saying about the situation? What are His promises for your life?

The Bible is replete with numerous beautiful promises for them that love and are called of the Lord. We encourage you to fill your spirit with these words of life and truth to help build you up in the Joy of the Lord.

Psalm 23:1 says, The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

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• Jer 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

• Lam 3:22-23, Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
• Isa 43:2, When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.

 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. ~ Rom 5:3-4

I recommend to you Promises (hallelujah) by Victoria Orienze, Promises and Firm Foundation both by Maverick City, and any other Christian music on the Love of Christ. Listen and be lifted.

• Rejoice! Again I say Rejoice! Take it all to the Lord in prayer, surround yourself with like-minded believers, and do as the Lord instructs in His word.
• You are on the winning side. Jesus loves you, and He will come through when the time is right.

This Joy that we have, the world did not give it, and the world cannot take it away… Say Cheesseeee!📸

We would love to hear from you. Share with us in the comments some of the promises of God that keep you encouraged. ~ Deaconess Denise Samuella Oppong

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