Here are some survival tools that I have used to get through trials and tribulations.....hopefully if you haven't already tried these you now have some new tools under your belt!
Music.... I love music and can recall many songs that have encouraged me to get through some difficult times. For example at the beginning of the year I was in the hospital and in bed for months. I believe music is from God and he put this song in my life right when I need it; "What a Day" by Phil Keaggy. To this day I will listen to this song and be reminded of what God did in my life and how great He is. Worshiping and praising God can help you refocus your attention to Him and take it off of your situation. Sometimes before I pray I will turn on praise and worship music to fill the place I am at with His presence. Worship brings us into the presence of God where we find peace and joy in its purest form.1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! 3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! 4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! 5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! Psalm 150
A Friend... Never take for granted or be to prideful to ask a friend for help. I can't count the number of times I have called a friend for prayer or advice. I believe God places people in our life for many reasons. Whether they are there to give you a new perspective, pray for you when you are down, be there for the mountain top experiences, be there in the valley with you or just listen. Some friends we will have for a lifetime and some for a short while. "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Prov. 18:24
Your Bible.... 12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 The word of God is powerful and speaking it and believing it is a mighty weapon! 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
Books.... Hopefully you will always have your nose in a book. God shows revelation in many ways. I have had God confirm things before by something I have read. Whether it is a book or a radio show God can use anything to get our attention.
Prayer.... 16Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 Obviously you can read through the past posts and see how important prayer is. Prayer can change our world and the world around us.
These are just a few of the tools God has given us. God equips us and gives us no more than we can handle. Be ready in season and out of season.
If you ever need some help on finding a scripture, book or what song/songs might help you in your time of need please post a comment below or email me and I would love to send you suggestions or put together a CD for you.
Let's go pray!!!
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