RTW July 16

Instead of….

But you never asked for help from the One who did all this. You never considered the One who planned this long ago.
Isaiah 22:11b

 

 

My Takeaways

Something Old

When things go wrong, we did not blame everything on the devil.

“I did all this. You never once consider…”

  • We run to our own armory
  • We get busy building our own reservoirs.
  • We fashion our own weapons
  • We strengthen our own walls

Chip Ingram, founder of Living on the Edge Ministries asked the listeners to consider this question: “Could my current hardship be the hand of a loving and gracious God bringing me back to Him?”

Something New

Isaiah wept for Jerusalem.
Isaiah 22:4

Something to Do

Instead of handling things myself, consider asking God, who allows all things to happen.

 

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5 Comments

  1. I was needing lots of prayer. My family and I had to put our dog Maggie down to sleep on Friday. It was one of the hardest days of my life. She wasn’t feeling well she wasn’t eating her food and she was limping on her back leg in pain and suffering. And she lost lots of weight. I miss her so much. I can’t stop crying. I don’t know how long it is going to take me until my heart isn’t hurting and in pain from losing my dog. She was my best friend. So blessed that we had her for 11 years. I have lost my appetite and not feeling well. I have the same feelings of grief just like when I lost my dad to cancer 4 years ago.

    1. Praying for you, Natalie. I’m so very sorry. Dogs are such friends and comfort to us.

    2. Bless your heart Natalie, I’m praying for you. Even though none can replace Maggie, I hope another sweet pet comes into your life soon.

  2. Thank you so much everyone for praying for me. It is such a blessing for lots of prayers.

  3. My Takeaways: Hope

    Something Old: As I read chapters 18-23 today in the book of Isaiah I was reminded of many truths that have already been discussed. God is Sovereign. He makes the rules and judges all men and nations. I am accountable to Him for all my actions. It may seem that I have my way or do as I please, but in the end I will answer to Him. Isaiah pointed to one nation after another and pro- claimed its divine judgment. My judgment is in His hands.

    Something New: Isaiah 22:13 “…Let’s eat, drink, and be merry. What’s the difference, for tomorrow we die?” All hope had been lost. They we’re attacked by all sides. There hearts were not repented. Living without hope only brings on frustrations and selfish actions, caring only for what is pleasing to myself. Am I guilty of putting my hope in other things? Do I rely on the laws of this land or God’s laws to make my moral decisions? Do I use money for my security blanket or do I come to God? Do I look to the Bible for those unanswered questions or other people? Do I consider God’s plans for my future or am I selfishly only looking toward my own desires? When I put my hope in the Lord I am comforted with peace, protection, and provision. Knowing what the Lord did to the nations that Isaiah prophesied about helps me to realize the importance of where my hope comes from. My only hope is in Jesus Christ. My hope lives with Him!

    My Takeaways: Trust God and His promises. Keep my hope in the one and only true living God.

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