o Hey lovely people,
Hope your all well and enjoying the start to the weekend. I know that for some of us it’s a well-deserved rest from the craziness that is life at the moment.
I’ve spoken to lots of people this week (some in uni and some not!) and the general feeling is stress, tiredness, headaches, placements, reading, writing, placements, planning…the list goes on and on.
I’ve found this week hard. I just got to this morning and couldn’t function from exhaustion. I’ve really found some things difficult to adjust to in third year in my academic and personal life.
So this got me thinking, and I thought I’d send around a little bit of encouragement. Those of you who were at Gatehouse last week will know that I shared about the promises of God and the importance of holding on to the promises of God especially when we are feeling overwhelmed by life whatever the circumstance may be.
I thought I’d share some of them with all you guys as well (ive sent this to some youth workers. If you think it’s appropriate maybe send to people you know who are doing exams or at uni or who need to be hearing this at the present time!)
Hope your all well and enjoying the start to the weekend. I know that for some of us it’s a well-deserved rest from the craziness that is life at the moment.
I’ve spoken to lots of people this week (some in uni and some not!) and the general feeling is stress, tiredness, headaches, placements, reading, writing, placements, planning…the list goes on and on.
I’ve found this week hard. I just got to this morning and couldn’t function from exhaustion. I’ve really found some things difficult to adjust to in third year in my academic and personal life.
So this got me thinking, and I thought I’d send around a little bit of encouragement. Those of you who were at Gatehouse last week will know that I shared about the promises of God and the importance of holding on to the promises of God especially when we are feeling overwhelmed by life whatever the circumstance may be.
I thought I’d share some of them with all you guys as well (ive sent this to some youth workers. If you think it’s appropriate maybe send to people you know who are doing exams or at uni or who need to be hearing this at the present time!)
o Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.(Psalm 31:24)• “And my God will meet ALL your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)• We will not be tempted more than we can bear. “And God is faithfull; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)• To forgive all our sins – past, present and future. “If we confess our sins, He is faithfull and just and will forgive us our sins and purify is from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)• God redeems and can bring good out of every and any situation. He has totally got our backs in every way!!
• He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. “…For God has said, I will never fail you, I will never abandon you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
• “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1)
• “He GIVES power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40: 29-31)• He promises to guide us and to give direction (James 1:5, Psalm 119:105)• He promises to give us a peace beyond ALL understanding (Philippians 4:6–7)• The same power that rose Jesus from the grave is at work in our lives today.(Romans 8:9-17)• Nothing can EVER separate us from His love (Romans 8:38)• We are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37)• We have eternal life through Jesus (John 3:16)• God IS WITH ME (The Bible!!!!)
So these are some of the promises that God gives us in His word!! I have also been reading and loving this verse from John. Its chapter 16 and it’s where Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit coming. In verse 33 (my fave now blates!) it says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. BUT TAKE HEART! I have overcome the world.” I flippin love this.
Guys my prayer for everyone reading this email is that in our life, in our circumstances, in the roughness of the world, in the lets be honest crapness that falls on us sometimes, that we can stand in the promises of God. That in the crazy hard times we are not swayed because we know where and what we stand upon. That we can have absolute PEACE in Jesus! I love that He doesn’t muck around with His words. He speaks plainly about hard times “BUT take heart!” I have overcome everything!
• He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. “…For God has said, I will never fail you, I will never abandon you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
• “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1)
• “He GIVES power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40: 29-31)• He promises to guide us and to give direction (James 1:5, Psalm 119:105)• He promises to give us a peace beyond ALL understanding (Philippians 4:6–7)• The same power that rose Jesus from the grave is at work in our lives today.(Romans 8:9-17)• Nothing can EVER separate us from His love (Romans 8:38)• We are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37)• We have eternal life through Jesus (John 3:16)• God IS WITH ME (The Bible!!!!)
So these are some of the promises that God gives us in His word!! I have also been reading and loving this verse from John. Its chapter 16 and it’s where Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit coming. In verse 33 (my fave now blates!) it says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. BUT TAKE HEART! I have overcome the world.” I flippin love this.
Guys my prayer for everyone reading this email is that in our life, in our circumstances, in the roughness of the world, in the lets be honest crapness that falls on us sometimes, that we can stand in the promises of God. That in the crazy hard times we are not swayed because we know where and what we stand upon. That we can have absolute PEACE in Jesus! I love that He doesn’t muck around with His words. He speaks plainly about hard times “BUT take heart!” I have overcome everything!
Anyways that’s enough from me. I hope that this is a bit of anencouragement to you. Please do not hesitate to forward this on to anyone else who you feel needs a bit of encouragement in their lives at the moment!!
I also wanna say that if anyone is struggling with anything please don’t go it alone! Find someone who you trust and have a good ol pray and chat through with them. It really does help! Or give us a call. Always around, got plenty of tea, coffee, hot choc etc!!
Have a great restful weekend!
And remember that “My God has made me triumphant!” (quote from a guy praying in church Sunday!! It just stuck in my mind an I love it).
Love Charlie
I also wanna say that if anyone is struggling with anything please don’t go it alone! Find someone who you trust and have a good ol pray and chat through with them. It really does help! Or give us a call. Always around, got plenty of tea, coffee, hot choc etc!!
Have a great restful weekend!
And remember that “My God has made me triumphant!” (quote from a guy praying in church Sunday!! It just stuck in my mind an I love it).
Love Charlie
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