Prayer Call: Don't Lose Heart

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Through - used as a function word to indicate movement into at one side or point and out at another and especially the opposite side of. God wants us to be reminded of this world is full of hardship, but we can be comforted in knowing that He knows our hearts more than anyone, even ourselves. He hears our cries and wants us to run to Him. 1. Lean in - It’s in our desperation the hardships, pain and trials we face that we cling to God most tightly. *** listen to the still small voice meaning the voice of God.  ***God is a gentleman 2. Our test is our testimony  - -YOU are not alone.  -Fight isolation -Our pain can be our platform to relate to to others and bless them we our store There's so many stories in the bible of Jesus walking with ordinary people like you and I. In the midst of their struggles, which means He will for us, too! Whatever it may be. He’s there. He’s listening, and He wants to fight for us. All He asks for us to do is rest in Him. Jesus is a: Healer Restorer Way maker Keeper Provide Friend Comforter You feel in the blank _______ Jesus is __________ Ask Jesus to give you the strength today to endure all that is in front of you. Help you believe God is with you in the highs and lows of life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Remember: 2 Corinthians 4:16 - So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.(ESV)