Have you ever had One of Those Days, or maybe even a few, where you thought, I just don’t know how much longer I can do this? The marriage is a battle, the job is overwhelming, a relationship is not working out, family issues, financial challenges, recurring sin, sickness and/or death of a loved one, ministry is stressful, and at times life is burdensome, you feel abandoned and all alone, and I am sure there are a few more for some that I didn’t mention. Probably one of the most challenging parts of being a Christian is knowing what the Bible actually says and not what many think it says. The Bible never says that you will not be given more than you can handle, it does say that you will not be given more than God can handle. When I am overwhelmed, I go to the Word, seek Jesus the Author and Finisher of my faith. I look to the promises written in scripture that I believe in, trust in, rely on, and cling to, like what is written in *Philippians 4:13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]*. We all go through challenges in life, and as we look back we will be able to see that we have all had a 100% success rate of surviving to this point. Jesus will help you get through whatever you are facing in life and if need be in death. My favorite phrase in the Bible is, “It came to pass”, whenever I see it I underline it. My friends, when life gets to be a little bit too much, stop, breathe, pray, wait, and then meditate over what is written in *Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.* I read that “‘Coram Deo’ is a Latin phrase translated ‘in the presence of God’ from Christian theology which summarizes the idea that Christians are always living in the presence of, under the authority of, before the face of God, to His honor and glory. Next to this idea our other goals and ambitions should become mere trifles.” I heard it said that “To live all of life Coram Deo is to live a life of integrity. It is a life of wholeness that finds its unity and coherency in the majesty of God. A fragmented life is a life of disintegration. It is marked by inconsistency, disharmony, confusion, conflict, contradiction, and chaos.” May God help us all go from a fragmented life to a life of wholeness. My Bethren, I pray that the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus strengthen and encourage you to live completely abandoned to God by the power of the Holy Spirit from this day forward. Amen.

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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