And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the
lamb (Jesus Christ), and by the word of their testimony...
Revelation 12:11
The Bible speaks much about enduring, overcoming, and living with everlasting hope...
lamb (Jesus Christ), and by the word of their testimony...
Revelation 12:11
The Bible speaks much about enduring, overcoming, and living with everlasting hope...
The Bible is also a book about victory and triumph through one's faith in Jesus Christ. For God, through His Word, encourages His children to trust in Him at all times, and to never allow one's self to sink into defeat and despair.
In my journal entry for June 29th, for example, I wrote about the emotional pain and the inner devastation I experienced after learning that a few close friends had betrayed me.
And while God's grace has been flooding my heart in order to help me to overcome this situation, the whole ordeal has taken a toll on my strength. Still, I forgive these individuals, but I will have to be more cautious and more discerning in the future.
Meanwhile, however, I am continuing to pray for God's will to be done concerning my role as the inmate pastor. Being in such a leadership role takes it toll in many ways. I miss being able to do deeper Bible studies. I also have only a limited amount of time each week to write in my journal because of my pastor-related responsibilities and commitments.
I may, therefore, be close to making a major change by passing the leadership torch to someone else. This is not definite; I am simply waiting on God to guide me and direct my path.
D.B.
In my journal entry for June 29th, for example, I wrote about the emotional pain and the inner devastation I experienced after learning that a few close friends had betrayed me.
And while God's grace has been flooding my heart in order to help me to overcome this situation, the whole ordeal has taken a toll on my strength. Still, I forgive these individuals, but I will have to be more cautious and more discerning in the future.
Meanwhile, however, I am continuing to pray for God's will to be done concerning my role as the inmate pastor. Being in such a leadership role takes it toll in many ways. I miss being able to do deeper Bible studies. I also have only a limited amount of time each week to write in my journal because of my pastor-related responsibilities and commitments.
I may, therefore, be close to making a major change by passing the leadership torch to someone else. This is not definite; I am simply waiting on God to guide me and direct my path.
D.B.
