Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Palm Trees

A few weeks, or maybe months ago I heard Joel Osteen preach on this topic - it strengthened me at that time and does again today.

Nothing Can Hold You Back
Today's Scripture

"The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree…" (Psalm 92:12).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Have you ever seen a palm tree in the midst of a great storm or hurricane? That tree may be bent so far over that it’s almost touching the ground, but when the wind finally stops, that palm tree bounces right back up. And do you know that while that palm tree is hunched over under the pressure of the storm, it is actually growing stronger?




The reason God said we’d flourish like a palm tree is because He knew there would be difficult times. He knew things would come against us to try to steal our joy and victory. God said, “You’re going to be like a palm tree because the storms of life will come, the winds will blow, but you are going to come right back up again stronger than before.” Nothing can hold you back! No weapon formed against you will ever prosper. No matter what’s happening in the world around you, keep standing. Keep praying. Keep believing. Your brightest days are right out in front of you, and God’s plan is to bring you blessing and victory all the days of your life.


A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for making me strong in You. I trust that You are working in my life, even in the midst of the storms. I know You will bring me out stronger, wiser, and better off than ever before. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

We are off to make arrangements for Jeremy today ... we will have details posted this afternoon/evening.

GRACE AND PEACE!

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