Romans 5:5 ‘And hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost who is given unto us.’

DAILY READING; •Matthew 25; 31-46; Numbers 32-34; Job 2

Don Moen is a world famous Gospel singer, who has recorded many hit songs such as ‘God will make a way’.
He got married to his wife, Laura Moen in the year 1973. After a very colorful wedding, little did the couple know the struggle they would face trying to have children. They ended up struggling with infertility for 12 good years.
These were years of miscarriages, pain and disappointments.. These trials sometimes discouraged them and truly challenged their faith.
During this period, one time after a concert outside of Phoenix, Arizona, a pastor gave a prophetic word to Don Moen’s wife, Laura. He said, “I see you giving birth to a child. … in fact, I see you giving birth to many children, but this will not stop you from traveling the world, sharing the good news of the Gospel. I see an international family. Your children will go with you around the world.”
Don and his wife received this word of prophesy and held on to it. But many times too, they wondered when it would ever come to pass. Years of unsuccessful results from infertility doctors sometimes tried to discourage them and challenge what faith they had left.
But they held on to God and His Word. And even in the midst of their own challenges, Don Moen and his wife continued to travel around the world praising God and bringing joy and encouragement to many lives.
Finally, after 12 years, God answered their prayers and gave them a baby girl, then a boy, then a girl, then another boy, then another boy! In seven years, God gave them five children!
And just as the word of prophesy which they had received from the pastor; today they have all traveled the world together, sharing the good news of the Gospel and work with Don Moen in the ministry.

Judging God faith in difficult seasons of life moves Him to act in our favour. Certainly, how we handle challenges determine how far we can go in destiny. Our attitude of gratitude will always determine our altitude.
Though we may sometimes face adversities, we are never alone in our journey. The Holy Spirit is always with us, imparting joy into us and spreading the love of God abroad in our hearts.
The joy of the Lord in our lives ought to be independent of circumstances, because Joy is the fruit of our recreated human spirit. It doesn’t matter the situations around you, or what tries to weigh you down, you can always be joyful in the Holy Ghost.
The truth is that no matter what we may face in life, God is always faithful. Though we may fight battles, these are often fights of faith through which God’s faithfulness is proved in our lives.
While battles are real, our victory is always guaranteed through Christ. This is why in every situation rather than focus on the problem, we focus on God’s Word..
And though you may sometimes walk through the valley of the shadow of death, never forget that ahead, God has prepared a table for you, and your cup is about to run over.
The ability to praise God effectively is through faith imparted in our heart by the Word. This is why it is important to diligently study the Word. The more the Word fills our heart, the more the joy of the Lord will strengthen us to be victorious over every conflict.
God is indeed good. And He is bigger than any challenge we will ever face in life. Therefore instead of complaining, or wearing a spirit of heaviness, let us rather put on the garment of praise. Let us in everything keep praising God and keep judging Him faithful.
Don’t give in to negative emotions and allow them to keep you from God’s blessings and promotion. Fix your eyes on Jesus and not on the negativity. Choose to live each day in God’s peace, by spending time in His Word until joy is imparted into your heart. Then maintain an atmosphere of joy around you by continually giving God thanks. As you do so, you will see amazing speedy fulfillment of God’s Word in your life, because God does fearful things in praises.

PRAYER: Lord, I know You are always good and faithful. No matter what happens around me, I know You are in perfect control of my life. Please grant me the grace to always give You worthy praise at all times in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222