His Word is valid yesterday, today and forever

“The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me … The Lord is my strength and my song.” Psalm 138:8, 118:14

There was a time, not long ago, when I thought that I had failed the Lord. Oh, there are many times I feel this way, but this time was different. I fell into sin – the sin of unbelief. At the time I didn’t realize it was happening. It wasn’t until I became ill, with virus type symptoms that I cried out to the Lord as to why this virus would not go away. As clear as day the thought, “Because of sin”. “Sin of what?” was my response. “Unbelief” That word pierced my soul to the very core, and I knew it was true. You see I had given the position the Lord placed me in to another because they where far more “qualified,” and every chance they got they made sure to show me just how unqualified I was for the position. Shortly after I had stepped aside and let them have the ministry flu like symptoms started; which lasted for well over a week. After my cry to the Lord I realized that what was happening to me was due to my sin. I felt like I had failed my Lord and obstructed His plan in my life. Fortunately His ways are not like April’s ways. He is gracious and saw my repentant heart. Though the Lord forgives the sincere repentant heart, at times there are consequences to the sin. In my case I was not restored to that ministry.

Looking back I see the haughty mindset I had to think I could thwart the plans of God. So, my precious friend be encouraged that no matter what has happened to you or what you have done to cause you to feel as if you’ve failed God remember to cling to what you now know – the Lord WILL fulfill HIS purpose for you. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever – which means His Word is valid today, yesterday and forever.

“Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk for I give myself to You.” Psalm 143:8 This is my daily prayer, let it be yours

Have a triumphant day in Jesus!
April