Lisa Notes: I am convinced

“For some of us, it requires special convincing.”

When the pastor said it this morning, it wrote it down. Am I one of those “some of us”?

It’s been a busy week. A busier one follows. And in the midst of it, I’ve been asking God . . .

to remove certain emotions and replace them with others
to grant peace and eliminate worries
to heal my cold and restore my energy

And I got nothing.

Or so it seemed.

I remained stressed and anxious and weak. Where was God?

I remember now. He was with me . . .

running me into friends
revealing his perfect timing
giving me pockets of rest

He is what I got. I’m convinced.

If he says he’ll never leave me or forsake me (and he does), then he won’t. He’s glue all on me. He is faithful. He keeps his promises. He follows through on his word.

I don’t have to feel it to know it is true. To know Jesus is present. Here. With me. Always. His Spirit in me convicts me. Convinces me.

His presence is my healing, not a change of emotions or circumstances or health. Jesus.

As you head into a new week—maybe a busy one also—he will be close with you. He is what—who—you’ll need, what I’ll need.

He presence is special. Be convinced.

It is the LORD who goes before you.
He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you.
Do not fear or be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8

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What have you been asking him for lately?

What have you received?

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bicroce 44p · 671 weeks ago

He is what we get; He is who we get! And He is more than enough, how wonderful. Thanks, Lisa!
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Messy Marriage · 671 weeks ago

I certainly need to feel His presence, Lisa. Sometimes it does "feel" so lonely. But, like you, I'm daily trying to not live by my feelings but by faith. Great thoughts!

Debbie · 671 weeks ago

Oh Lisa, I struggle with many of the same issues you do. We may have different circumstances but my emotions are what I struggle with. But I do know that God is with me. He never changes. I can rely on Him despite how I might be feeling.

May we encourage one another? You help me in many ways as you remind me of things I may already know. But it's good to be reminded again and again. Thank you Lisa.

Blessings and love,
Debbie
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Julie · 671 weeks ago

Oh Lisa..I LOVE that verse...SO much. That one and Joshua 1:9 are my go-to verses and reminders sent to Justin quite a bit. They are just SOOOO comforting. WE are such emotional creatures....feelings swarming around and in us, so many days...and especially those of us of the female gender...In all the ups and downs and daily life - FEELING like we may have NOTHING to GIVE...oh yeah...those verses just come along and scoop down under the place my MIND has settled a bit...and lift me back up to the REALITY of what YOU are saying today...HE IS there. ...therefore...I can NOT be running on empty. It's a feeling - that's all. I know we are mentally, physically, and emotionally connected and all three feed off of each other...but no matter what...Deuteronomy 31:8 always remains intact. Love this post. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. It encourages, and I can Identify!! ((hugs)) xoxoxo :-) :-)
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fsamons 60p · 671 weeks ago

Good one Lisa. All of us have fear and anxiety, but that's only when we are relying on ourselves for our deliverance. When we rely completely on Him the circumstances don't change, just our perspective.

I've been studying, reaching, and praying for God to take fear from me while I'm in a difficult time. I may have shared this, but I believe God is disrespected and we break one of the most important of the Ten Commandments when we fear other things, or put them as gods before the True God of the cosmos.

If God provides every breath for every being on the planet, how can we not trust Him to do that which He's given His word to do? The world can do nothing to us unless God either allows it or causes it. Either way, would we really want to be outside of His will? We trust, we move on in the shadow of His wings...
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lauraboggess 49p · 671 weeks ago

I sure needed to hear this today, my friend. He never leaves, no. What a wonderful assurance. Sometimes I just can't trust my feelings--I have to trust what I know to be the truth. He is enough. He is my great reward. Amen.
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Renee · 671 weeks ago

This verse in Deu. is such a comfort....enjoyed your post!
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Ruth · 671 weeks ago

I'm convinced. :) What a friend we have in Jesus! Thanks for sharing.
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Kristin · 671 weeks ago

Isaiah 41:10 has always been one of my favorites, very similiar to Duet. 31:8. "He is what I need, He is what I got". That's it for me! :)
Always enjoy your writings, thank you for every word you pen!
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