Daily Peace And Comfort Podcast The Rock Of My Salvation Podcast Network

With all the pressures in life, are you at a point right now where you're ready to give up & can't find the strength to continue? God is telling you right now, "Come to Me...I am the Door to everything that you need." Today, open yourself up to God's loving presence. Tell Him what you need, for He takes pleasure in hearing your prayers. [ "In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your treasure." Isaiah 33:6]

Even negative experiences can have a positive impact when we open our hearts, accept and trust in God's overall plan. Now is the time for you to refocus your pain. When you put your hope in Him, you will never be disappointed. This message also gives encouragement for those who are away from their loved ones.

Is it possible to have inner peace when you are in the middle of a crisis? The answer is yes. Today, God wants you to know that the best and most beautiful things in life are not seen or touched, but are felt in the heart and spirit. "For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever."-2 Corinthians 4:17

When you feel like you are sinking under the weight of your burdens, just call on the name of Jesus and He will lift you up. God can hear you. Let your present weakness be the door to God's Presence. Your voice of faith is your key to enter His throne. "He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble."-Psalm 91:15

God blesses those who have a thankful heart. When you are grateful for the little things God is giving you, He will reward you with bigger things in life. It's not easy to be thankful when things are not going well in our life, but if we keep a good attitude no matter what, God will miraculously work in our behalf. "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."-1 Thessalonians 5:18

The moment that you start caring more about someone else's needs than rather than your own can be a moment of breakthrough for you. A moment where you will feel God's power to multiply work in your life. For He promised to bless you and your work when you care for the things that He cares about. ["Give generously to them (the poor) and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to." Deuteronomy 15:10]

God wants us to walk in peace continually. If we try to figure out everything, it will be very hard for us to live in peace. But if we choose to believe that all of the trials we are experiencing has a good purpose, we can rest with hope in our hearts that God will take care of everything that concerns us. [ "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." - Romans 8:28 ]

One of the most precious gifts God has given us is the gift of time. We often do not realize the value of each hour in every day. We waste our time with unnecessary things, not realizing how it could be used to change the course of our life for the better. Today, God is reminding us to be wise with how we use our time. Are we spending or investing it? "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise making the most of your time because the days are evil."-Ephesians 5:15-16

Do you feel bad today because of what someone has done to you? Do you feel down because someone has disappointed you? Jesus knows how you feel because He also experienced it. But despite being lied to, hurt and betrayed, He still chose to forgive those who hurt Him and not give in to His emotions. God is reminding us today to do the same. Before we react in anger, irritation or judgement, let us remember Jesus' kindness and humility. He has been gracious to us despite our imperfections. In the same way, He expects us to do the same to others. [ "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." - John 15:12 ] [ “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven"-Luke 6:37 ]

If there was one person who suffered rejection more than anyone else in this world, it is our Lord Jesus Christ. He was treated as an outcast, was falsely accused, ridiculed, belittled, abandoned and was betrayed by a close friend. Are you going through a similar thing? Well, Jesus understands you, and He wants to assure you today that rejection is never fatal, no matter how painful it is. Always remember that other people's opinion about you doesn't matter as long as God is on your side. [ "So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" -Hebrews 13:6 ]

What should we do when we encounter people who cause us pain? The truth is, there's no way we can go through life without being hurt. Jesus said, we should love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us. Why? Because bitterness will only extend our pain, make us unhappy and cause us to lose a lot of things. Yes, God knows it's not easy, but we can be assured that He will give us the grace to follow His will so that we can be released from the chains of anger and bitterness. [ "But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked." - Luke 6:28 ]

Do you feel tired and exhausted with the challenges you are facing each day? The answer to that feeling of heaviness is this — linger in God’s presence for a while. Today, the Lord is teaching us how to take a break & surrender our worries to HIM. Through following His command to rest, we can receive the complete peace that can only come from Him. There is blessing in resting. [ “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” -Genesis 2:3 ]

Do you have a problem today? God is reminding us that relying on our own understanding, our own plans or solutions to our problems will only weigh us down. But if we choose to trust in the Lord, if we seek Him with all our heart, the clear direction and solution will come our way. He has already provided a way out. "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

Are there days when you feel like God seems distant? Perhaps you feel that He doesn't see your efforts or hear your prayers. That's not true! The Bible says, He knows everything about us. God sees every little effort that we do, even the ones other people don't see. We may not get the appreciation that we deserve from other people, but God will surely make up for it! Remember, God can give us more than what we can imagine! He is reminding you today to never give up and continue to do good. Your reward is on its way! [ "And your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."- Matthew 6:6 ] [ "So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up."-Galatians 6:9 ]

If we want to experience more of God's promises fulfilled in our lives, we should learn to hold on and continue to do good, even if we have all the reasons to give up. Remember that what God has in store for us is worth any price or sacrifice we have to pay. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9

True prosperity is living with wholehearted understanding that because of what Jesus has done for us, we have everything that we need to live a full and complete life. You may be in a rough stage in your life right now, but know that as long as you keep the faith & follow the Lord's leading in your life, you can expect blessings to follow you all the days of your life. ["The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." -Proverbs 10:22]

We serve the most high God and the whole universe is in His hands. No enemy is powerful enough to keep you away from His mercy and love. Great is His plan for your life. That's why it's so important that you get to know Him in a deeper way. If you get in agreement with Him, He will not only bring you through the trouble, He will bring you out better off than you ever been before. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” - Lamentations 3:22-24

When we go through difficulties in life and see other people prosper, we sometimes ask, "God, do you really care about me? Do you still notice me, Lord?" The Bible declares that God does not show favoritism. He gives everyone an equal opportunity to be blessed by Him. You still have that opportunity. So instead of focusing on how bad you feel today, stir your mind up, trust in His words and promises. Declare His goodness and your desire to follow His will no matter what. "He is the Rock. His deeds are perfect. Everything He does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong, how just and upright He is!"-Deuteronomy 32:4

The key how to receive from God is this, "just simply ask and don't complain." There's nothing God loves more than keeping promises, answering prayers, performing miracles and fulfilling dreams. That's who He is. That's what He does. Always remember that there is nothing God cannot do, and He is a Father who loves to hear from His children. Come to Him with joy and gladness, and rest in the comfort of His loving embrace. ["And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."-1 John 5:14 ] [ "For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."-Matthew 7:8 ]

No matter who you are and what you do, you cannot please everyone all the time. Sometimes God allows difficult people in our lives to help us mature in our spiritual journey. You may not be able to stop another person's actions, but you can stop the effect it has on you by remembering who you are in Christ and what Jesus asks you to do. "Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone." -Romans 12:17-18