Whatever excuse is given for not loving, it is not of God (I John 4:8). Nor is it God's will for any to dwell amidst such circumstances (I John 1:5) and their wrong doing will not go unpunished (Genesis 9:6).

Just as God did not give Satan permission to take Job's life, God does not give Satan power to take our life prematurely (I Samuel 2:6). Also, lack of freedom to serve God is not life. Know ye not that ye are temple of God, and that Spirit of God dwelleth in you: I Corinthians 3:16? For gifts and calling of God are without repentance: Romans 11:29. A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease: Ecclesiastics 6:2.

Blessed is he that considereth poor (in spirit): Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness: Psalm 41:1-3.

There are precious promises throughout Bible, whatever your need. Claim each one that God speaks to your heart.

Any time you believe a lie, it will hold you prisoner; as only truth can set you free (John 8:32). If ever you are not truly free to serve God, it is not truth. Thus, it is important to get out your Bible, search for truths about who God really is, follow paths of His anointing (as per His instruction to you), and find His promises for you ~ so you can "KNOW" WHAT YOU BELIEVE.

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he ...

Proverbs 23:7

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God created us to have needs (not counting them as sinful or selfish). Without them, we would have no way of knowing our need for God or how much He loves us.

When we hurt, God hurts; as any loving parent would. Taking residence in Christian heart, when our spirit is wounded Spirit is wounded. Your heart can not be touched without it touching heart of God!

Any time our heart is pure (I Jn. 3:21) and feels pulled, grabbed, tugged, or touched from within; God has placed it there. That is God and His desire, also. Keeping our heart in tune allows us to 'know' His perfect will, in all things (as Spirit beareth witness and is truth, I Jn. 5:6); giving confidence to believe, receive, stand, take steps of faith, walk away, and trust God to meet need (each according to His divine instruction).

God is for YOU (Ez. 36:9), forever caring in matters of heart (Pr. 4:23).

© by Joyce C. Lock http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.