Author Darlene J. Conard

As I slowly awakened yesterday morning, the Holy Ghost began leading me into His counseling room. He spoke to me about how old things have passed away and all things are becoming new. “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19 KJV) I’ve spoken about this many times, but we need a reminder to stay encouraged. We are living in times of uncertainty. God doesn’t waiver, so we can be assured He is moving on our behalf.

As you begin your prayer, do you recognize the flood of intrusive thoughts that engulf your mind? Is there a compelling voice that persuades you to turn in a wholly different direction? Picture a ship navigating the sea, suddenly beset by a tempest that disrupts its compass.

I started limiting my time on social media, TV, and other things. God dealt with me to draw closer to Him. One day I was listening to what everyone was saying about things going on in the world. I heard the Lord say, “The true news is what is in My Word.”  When He says He hears our prayers He hears and gives the outcome, “He’s going to make it good!” How, when, and where, we don’t know the details.

1 Corinthians 13:9-12 says, “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. “You may be saying, “Darlene, I’m not in the position to do that.” Yes, you are; speak the promises of God over your circumstances. His Word is not empty or ineffective. “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”  (Isaiah 55:11 KJV) In I Corinthians 13:12, Paul says, “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” We know that something is hidden behind the darkened glass, but the exact details escape us. It is as if God grants us glimpses and fragments of information as we progress along our journey, gradually unveiling a more complete picture for us to see.

The intrusive thoughts are meant to devour our faith and wear us out!

 ^“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 KJV

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