3 THINGS TO DO IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)
Sunday 29th October 2017

TOPIC: 3 THINGS TO DO IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

TEXT: “say unto this mountain, be thou removed…”(Mark 11:23)

Life can be very challenging. Winning requires that we know what to do when faced with such challenges. Jesus in the book of Mark showed us the way to handle life’s difficult situations:

1) Use the word of God: Our text told us us to ‘say’ something to our situation. Meaning life’s situations responds to the word of God is our mouth. In the wilderness satan tempted Jesus in three ways a) the devil tempted Him to put His temporal needs ahead of His spiritual needs, “Turn these stones into bread”. (b) The enemy wanted Him to use His power for wrong, “Throw yourself down from the pinnacle of the temple (c) Take the easy way out, not the cross: the world is yours just submit to me. Each time Jesus overcame the enemy by the word of God, “It is written”(Matt.4:1-11). Your most powerful weapon is the word of God.
2) Be patient: The Bible says in Jeremiah that the word of God is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces (Jer.23:29). Have you ever wondered how a rock will hit a rock ninety nine times and in the one hundredth time it shatters? That’s because all the other previous blows keeps on weakening it. Keep speaking God’s word over your situation persistently. In persistence lies the power.
3) Practice forgiveness: The story was told of a pastor who asked his congregation ‘how many of you want to forgive your enemies?” everybody signified by a show of hand except one old man. ‘Why not?’ The Pastor asked. ‘I have none because I have outlived them all!’. After speaking about faith that moves mountain Jesus said “When you stand praying if you have anything against anyone forgive him, that your heavenly Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses(Mark 11:25). Your mountains can’t be moved neither can your prayers get answered when you harbour un-forgiveness in your heart. So ask yourself, ‘is it worth it?’ does this offender deserve to be given such a prominent place in your heart and life? For your sake forgive and let it go. 

ACTION PLAN FOR TODAY
Attack every difficult situation in your life by the instructions above. Remember persistency is the key.

WORD CONFESSION FOR TODAY
I am an evidence that Jesus is alive and at work. I declare that by the power of the Holy Spirit i subdue and surmount every difficult situation in my life in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS
*Father God, thank you for your faithfulness and mercy over my life and family in Jesus name
*Father God, by your power move every mountain in my life and family in Jesus name
*Father God, give me strength to overcome this challenges in Jesus name
*Father God, let any power sponsoring challenges in my life be shattered in Jesus name
*Father God, let the foundation of problems be uprooted in my life in Jesus name
*Father God, I take hold of divine solutions concerning this situation in Jesus name
*Father God, glorify your name in this situation in Jesus name
*Father thank you for hearing and answering my prayers in Jesus name

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Isaiah 30:19-33, Isaiah 31, Isaiah 32; 2 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 22:17-27

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations”

-Anonymous

THE PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY

I command that tearful trial in your life to give way to cheerful testimonies now. Your songs of victory over that matter begin from now in Jesus

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