Divine Reset

God was talking to Joshua, but this is a good reminder for you too! Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." What do you do in difficult, trying times when it is dark everywhere you turn? As I began to pray and seek God about the whirlwind of trouble facing the world. I didn't hear much at all. As I talked with my husband he felt God was saying reset. I began to pray, "Father, what are you saying to us?" Basically God gave me 5 words… Reset: Refocus Repent Replace Rejoice That was it. He didn't say much else, so I kept praying. Father, what does this mean. Give me understanding. On Sunday I listened to Dr. Tony Evans, how I've prayed for that dear man in the loss of his precious wife so recently. His sermon Divine Disruptions https://youtu.be/fZYSxs5pS0M was the edge pieces of the puzzle that the 5 words God had given me had been for me. After I listened to the sermon and returned to God's presence I was able to unpack the power of the words God had given me. Please do yourself a favor and listen to that message. Listen closely to his powerful insight from that sermon. "Everything that is visual and physical is preceded by that which is invisible and spiritual so if you want to address that which is visible and physical you must identify the cause and the cure to what is invisible and spiritual or to put it another way If all you see is what you see you do not see all there is to be seen." I am convinced there's more to see but we will only see the real root of things when we dare to see into the unseen realm. To do that we must see through the eyes of God, of divine revelation to see into the spiritual realm. Reset- Be intentional… Refocus. Is there a spiritual root that needs to be dealt with in your home? This is the time to zero in on what God is saying to you. The weapons of your warfare are mighty through God. Learn how to use those weapons and then use them. If you want to read the complete post or other encouraging articles go to www.patriciaholland.org/blog.  One last thing I want to add to this outline is Rejoice. It's just so very important that in difficult times we don't miss this vital component of victory. Rejoice. Philippians 3:1 NLT "Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.