The Introverted Evangelist

Be Not Dismayed, I Am Your God : " Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand...For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you ." (Isaiah 41:10, 13) Really sensing that God is speaking this verse over me lately. It's been recurring a whole lot... He's reminding me, " Fear not. Let your fears dissipate in the divine glow of My glory. I am with you. I will help you. Fear is just a lie. Trust in the truth of My promise. I Am your God - now and always, sovereign over all ." What an  anchor for my soul . What hope to make this heart whole. I'm  running to You , my King. To Your Presence I will cling. He is Lord, Lord over all. He reigns over the chaos.  He is good ,  even when I cannot see . He is faithful, even in my wandering. He is sovereign. When things feel like they're swirling out of my co...

Let Go of Fear : " For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more  in bondage to fear , but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the  bliss  of] which we cry, Abba (Father)!  Father ! " (Romans 8:15 AMP) Fear . My child, fear only wants to keep you bound up in chains.  Fear is a gruelling prison guard , his only desire to make you more and more miserable. Don't wear the  chains  that hold you  prisoner  as a  comfort-cloak . These are the very chains that I have already  broken  off for your  freedom . " Therefore if the Son makes you free,  you shall be free indeed . " (John 8:36) I long to see you liberated . At the very centre of My will for you, there is a promise of  impenetrable peace . The first steps of a faith-filled journey feel infiltrated with fears, but  faith and freedom finally begin when fears are put to de...

We Struggle But He Strengthens : Difficulties  don't equate to  defeat .  Hardships  do not have to be  hindrances . Allow your  trials  to build  trust , and your  struggles , for  spiritual strength . " Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. " (Psalms 27:3, 5) Allow God's infallible ways to  wash away your woes . He knows what is best, and He is working all things for our  good . " And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. " (Romans 8:28) Let these  struggles  you face right now bring you closer to the  Source of strength , that is, the  Almighty Sovereign Lord .  May your Saturday be ...

You are Strong: "So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)." (2 Corinthians 12:10) This world is thoroughly saturated with consternating afflictions. Often times I find myself breaking under the unbearable weight of such burdens. My own human strength is futile, but the divinely glorious strength of my Lord is more than sufficient for every need. "And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Corinthians 12:9) When I surrender my inadequacy, God miraculously takes over and carries every one of my troubles for me. On my own, you see, I am destined for tragedy. The worries that deepen in my mind leave hopes of joy...

You Are My Shield: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." (Psalm 28:7)  In my time of weakness and uncertainty, to whom can I turn? I'm in need of a reliable refuge. So, Lord, I am turning my heart over to You. Please be my strength and the shield that shelters me.  Father, turn my trembling into trusting, my fearfulness into faithfulness, and my doubt into determination. I'm in a desperate place, for only You can rescue me now. I'm crying out for You. You are the only One who can save me.  "for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’" (Romans 10:13)  My plea to You, O mighty God, is that I may hide under the shadow of Your wings. Quiet my restless spirit, Lord. I believe You hear my heart's cries, and I'm believing for Your saving grace to swoop in and restore.  "Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willin...