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Is Your Hut Burning?
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he
scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he
eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him
from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day,
after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in
flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened;
everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. "God, how
could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that
was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know
I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke
signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we
shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in
the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is
burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons grace
God.
Author - Unknown
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a
positive answer for it:
You say: "It's impossible"
Our Lord says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
Our Lord says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
Our Lord says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
Our Lord says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
Our Lord says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
Our Lord says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
Our Lord says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
Our Lord says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
Our Lord says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
Our Lord says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
Our Lord says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
Our Lord says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
Our Lord says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
Our Lord says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
Our Lord says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews13:5)
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