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DON"T GET DEFLATED



S.E.E.D. For Today_Deflated

 Scripture "So don't lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward. Hebrews 10:35 Good News Translation

"You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what He has promised." In this letter the believer's were under a lot of pressure and persecution about their decision to leave Judaism to become Christian. The believers were encouraged to persevere in the midst of their struggle. Have you ever second guessed yourself when it comes to following Christ? Have you ever wondered what have I done? In difficult circumstances we must put our faith to work, in times of hopelessness, sadness, and frustration we need to persevere in doing the will of God. Know this that God's promises to you are unbreakable, so don't fall out, don't get deflated, for there is a reward waiting, your faithfulness and your tenacity will prove well for you. Don't forget how you stood through many trials, there were many tough days before and you were victorious. Do not give up!

Example Deflated is to depress or reduce a person or person's ego, hopes, and spirit. To cause someone to suddenly lose confidence or feel less important. To puncture or dash.

Exercise Read Hebrews 10:32-39 Journal or talk to God about your struggle. Sometimes we get comfortable and when wartime comes we can't handle the pressure. You have endured many sleepless nights, the gossip, the betrayals, being deserted, even loss, listen it is not in vain. God is working from the Inside Out. Don't believe the lies that you are worthless, you are a treasure in  this fragile clay jar.

Devotion Lord I thank You for Your Word today. I will not get deflated, I will not allow life to depress me, to reduce who I am in Christ, I will not lose hope, I will not lose confidence, I will not lose heart. I will not allow circumstances to puncture my faith, to dash my expectation, but I trust in You and the promises of God for my life. Strengthen me Lord and continue to mold me from the inside out.  I trust You in every sense of the word in Jesus Name Amen.


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  1. UnknownApril 28, 2016 at 5:45 AM

    Amen, Amen, Amen! I needed to be encouraged on this today, as always thank you Pastor Ray I love You always!

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  2. UnknownApril 28, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    Amen I Trust you Lord

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