Thursday, January 30, 2014

You Are Never Alone

"for He Himself has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5 (NASB)
You cannot see them in the English, but they are there in the Greek--two sticks of dynamite. Without getting too technical, let’s just say that there are two little particles in the Greek that mean “’never” in the English. Each of those two particles can be used alone, but when you put them together, they are the strongest way to say, “Never ever ever-- NO WAY!” Like two sticks of dynamite, those two particles blast out the possibility of whatever it is describing.  Here it is speaking of the possibility that you might be abandoned.
But wait, there’s more! Look at the verse again.
 It does not just say that God will never ever leave you. It says “He Himself” has said He will never leave you. That is a way of emphasizing that the weight of that promise is not backed by an endorser. It comes straight from the mouth of God Himself!
So….
When you feel lonely…
When no one believes in you…
When you don’t have a clue what to do next…
When you’ve messed up really bad…
When someone messed you up really bad…
When you cry at night so no one will see the tears…
When you are scared to death to do what He’s called you to do for fear of looking foolish…
When no one else understands and you start to wonder if maybe you are the crazy one…
When you have to be a big girl and make it on your own…
When you have burned your bridges with everyone else…
When you are afraid...
When you wouldn’t blame Him if He wanted to leave…
Remember those sticks of dynamite and Who put them there. You are not alone, Princess. You are NEVER alone!
Consider leaving a comment: When have you most needed to remember you are not alone?
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6 comments:

  1. Thank you for the reminder that we’re not alone! So glad you linked up with Coffee for Your Heart this week! XO

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  2. Holley, thank you for sharing your prompts and your heart. I love your ministry!

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  3. I needed this today..... This has been an area that I've been struggling with during the last few months... thank you!

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  4. Alicia, Thanks for letting me know this post was an encouragement!

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  5. This is such perfect timing. I was just looking at facebook feelibg discouraged and forgotten because so many of my friends are married with kids. This is exactly what i needed.

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    1. Rika, God's timing is perfect! Praying God gives you grace as you wait. Thanks for posting today.

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