Again, I said "No" I don't think I could do that. He called the resort and asked for our room number he let the phone ring and when my friend answered he hung up and told me that she didn't answer The blessing was that call woke her up. The normal human reaction to the influx of persecutions and pain is an immediate desire to escape the advancing difficulties and dangers. There is a bright blue sky of forgiveness and grace for demoralized, defeated souls. I kept asking for water and the 3 guards that dragged me kept offering me the same kind of water that "Juan" did, already opened and half way gone and cloudy. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.. She asked me what room he was in and she said I am going to wake him up and have him come get you, will you come if I send him, I said yes, but that he had to call his own taxi and come alone. You may feel that you're going through it alone. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Looking back, I realize now how shortsighted I was for being upset. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Isaiah 43:7 ESV / 182 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. [Verse 1] It's eight o'clock in the morning, now I'm entering my bed. endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children . There is a GOD and he was with me. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. O We learned so many things from this: Tomorrow is never promised so live today like it could be your last. Once the night manager got there from my resort he got me a bottle of water that was not opened and gave me his phone to call my friend. Isaiah 11:9. I said to my friend, okay we will be there in 15 minutes so be watching for me. I believe that God wants to do this work in you as you seek from him a wisdom that is higher than your own, and a peace that transcends human understanding. ), [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The Biblical Method for Soothing Rage: An Interview with Scott Sauls]. I want people to experience those aha moments where a verse or a passage becomes more real and relevant to them than ever before. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. I kept jumping up to the top of the concrete wall but I was not strong enough to pull myself up to jump over the wall. I had asked him that morning what room he was in so we could all hang out later. The beach was beautiful and everything was just perfect. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. John 16:33I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. This Scripture states that it is Gods will not that you simply suffer aimlessly, randomly, or mindlessly but that you suffer for the purpose of doing good and, more importantly, that you endure that suffering. Nothing energises more than having a clear purpose. The more the soul is worked and stretched to its limits, the more able it becomes to endure suffering and enjoy God all at once. So I asked for some water, which he gave me gladly but I thought it was weird that he gave me a bottle of water that was already opened and some of the water was gone, but I needed it so bad that I didn't care. Verse Concepts. The travel club I am with, helped guide and get us out of Mexico, picked us up, made sure we were safe and that I went to the hospital right away, and took measures on there end to make sure none of our members would ever have to go through anything like this, even though they had NOTHING to do with what happened to me. I was finally starting to connect with my boys again after a disconnection for many many years as I worked so much I never got to spend any time with them. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, From Weakness to Strength, Irresistible Faith, and A Gentle Answer. He asked me to take off my dress and my bra and for whatever reason I did, we were just sitting there talking, nothing sexual we were both naked. Once we got inside I called a few friends to help me figure out how to get back home two days early and I didn't know if "Juan" cancelled our return flights or what. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Growing in the ways of God to become a more complete version of yourself is a lot like making a long-term commitment to physical fitness. I am not sure where to start but here goesI can only hope that this will be read by eyes that need to see and hear my words. I asked "Juan" what happened on Thursday night when I was at his place at first and he said he got too drugged up and couldn't handle us coming over that night, it was our blessing in disguise. I was so discussed and terrified that I didn't even know what was happening. It's amazing the people that God places in your life and the blessings they will become down the road that maybe someday will end up saving your life. All the questions I was asking myself over and over again. I still wasn't sure it was all real until I got the airfare confirmation and room confirmations and all our itineraryat that moment I was like OMG I am so blessed to be in this position right now. I didn't trust him as he pulled up with the guy that was guarding me to begin with. I pray also that the eyes of your heart will be opened to receive the grace that is greater than the very worst thing about you. In 25 years of pastoral ministry, Scott Sauls has come alongside countless individuals and communities through weary seasons and circumstances. Winning is fun but losing is hard. Juan came back downstairs with a bunch more drugs and dumped it all out on a plate and as he was dumping these bags he told me how he like women that took control and that he wanted me to give his guard oral pleasure, I again said NO, but I followed that up with I have cotton mouth so bad and I couldn't please him, why did he think I could please the other guy. When they see us endure the same kind of hurts and hardships they experience while remaining humble, faithful, and prayerful before God, theyll pay close attention, curious about the source of our strength. Sometimes, you haven't notice the things you're missing in life because you're focusing on wrong detail. As you read it, I pray that the secret of contentment in times of want, loss, and other things that hurt will become less of a secret and more of a familiar friend for you, just as it has become for me through the years. My gosh you need to. They come as bad dreams, or sometimes I am Bible Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford about the creation of the original NIV Student Bible, and whats been updated in the newest edition to keep it relevant for todays college students and young Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of Zondervans Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Revised and Updatedin the New King James Version (NKJV). I had no shoes on as I had only wore wedges to his house. A few minutes later "Juan's" vehicle pulled up and 3 more guys got out one of them was the guy who guarded the door at the compound. Philippians 1:29New International Version. She was half asleep and was not buying my convincing at this time. View Your-pain-has-a-purpose.docx from AA 1MY JOURNAL NO.8 By: Christian Jade D. Pama 12 HUMSS - 1 "Your Pain has a - Philippians 1:29 This verse may actually depict what I learned in doing our . Excerpted from Overcome by Clayton King. They kept trying to take my phone and my purse and I said if you guys are trying to help me, why are you trying to take my stuff? I I still didn't know if my kids were with him or safe at my resort. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.. Even as I write this, I pray that the ugly things from your past would lose their grip on you. T We got in and went to dinner, we had an amazing time at dinner, he wined and dined us and then said let's go back to the nightclub at the resort, so we headed back to our resort. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 4. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. You are right . And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Things are breaking down here on earth. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I needed to figure out how in the hell we were going to get out of this country before "Juan" found us. In reality, we should embrace them with a thankful heart, confidently expecting our Heavenly Father to use them for our spiritual benefit and for His eternal glory. Don't let a bad experience or a near death incident stop you from living the life that god intended you to live. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father (John 14:12). I knew at this point I was not going to make it out of this situation alive. It will be a best seller. The airline wanted to charge me $900 per flight to change it and I couldn't do that. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. "Verse of the night" "Your pain has a purpose." Philippians 1:29 Davey BlackburnFounder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries, CONTENTPodcastBlog42-Day DevotionalSpeakingCurated Pathways, STOREProducts & ServicesPrivacy PolicyReturn PolicyTerms of Service, COMMUNITY ACCESSCommunityCommunity+Community CollectiveStories, COACHINGPain to Purpose CourseCertified Coaching, FOR CHURCHESLocal Church Facilitator HubPTP Sermon Series. . Scott writes weekly at scottsauls.com. I ran again up the long stairs to this elegant resort and again asked the desk clerk to call for help. For it has been granted to you on Christ's behalf not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Pauls secret did not come home to him naturally, but supernaturally. "Juan went back to my resort texted my friend that he was coming she said she was in the room which was lie, because she had already got my texts but wanted to throw him off, he messaged her and told her he was at our door and to let him in, she never responded! 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