Standing on Faith
Published: Tue, 11/11/08
Hi ,
Feeling a bit wobbly with the chaos in the world today? Time to check what you are standing on. A guest speaker at my church on Sunday gave a great illustration of this fact.
When he was a boy, the speaker said he often watched the old Batman television series. In every episode, Batman's enemies like the Joker and Catwoman always seemed to trap him by the end of it - like over a shark tank or buried alive underground. The announcer would say to tune in tomorrow at the same "Bat-time" and same "Bat-Channel" to see how it was going to turn out.
Somehow Batman always managed to get to his utility belt which would contain shark-repellent or a collapsible shovel that would be just the right tool to get him out of his situation.
The speaker said that while he was worried about how the story was going to turn out, one person was not worried.
The script writer.
See, the script writer already knew exactly what trouble Batman was going to face. Not only that, but the script writer knew exactly what was going to get Batman out of it - after all, he had already written victory into the story.
If you are worried about the troubles facing you with your health, your finances, or your relationships, then know that God has already provided the answers for you just as surely as the Batman script writer did for his creation.
In Psalm 139:16, you are assured:
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
That tells you that God already knows the end from the beginning. When you study the bible and lay hold of God's promises for his people, you can pray with all confidence because you have already looked at the script and you know how it turns out.
For example, in terms of my health I stand on this promise:
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
So whenever I feel sick, I pray as if I am already reading the end of the story in which I am in health and prospering. After all, that's what the script says is going to happen!
Do you need to lay hold of God's promises concerning health or any other challenges that can hinder you from reaching your weight loss goals? With the Take Back Your Temple ebook, one of the bonuses you receive is called 'Prayers and Promises to Take Back Your Temple' which gives you specific tools to strengthen your faith on your weight loss journey. You can receive this bonus and many others when you order the ebook here:
When he was a boy, the speaker said he often watched the old Batman television series. In every episode, Batman's enemies like the Joker and Catwoman always seemed to trap him by the end of it - like over a shark tank or buried alive underground. The announcer would say to tune in tomorrow at the same "Bat-time" and same "Bat-Channel" to see how it was going to turn out.
Somehow Batman always managed to get to his utility belt which would contain shark-repellent or a collapsible shovel that would be just the right tool to get him out of his situation.
The speaker said that while he was worried about how the story was going to turn out, one person was not worried.
The script writer.
See, the script writer already knew exactly what trouble Batman was going to face. Not only that, but the script writer knew exactly what was going to get Batman out of it - after all, he had already written victory into the story.
If you are worried about the troubles facing you with your health, your finances, or your relationships, then know that God has already provided the answers for you just as surely as the Batman script writer did for his creation.
In Psalm 139:16, you are assured:
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
That tells you that God already knows the end from the beginning. When you study the bible and lay hold of God's promises for his people, you can pray with all confidence because you have already looked at the script and you know how it turns out.
For example, in terms of my health I stand on this promise:
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
So whenever I feel sick, I pray as if I am already reading the end of the story in which I am in health and prospering. After all, that's what the script says is going to happen!
Do you need to lay hold of God's promises concerning health or any other challenges that can hinder you from reaching your weight loss goals? With the Take Back Your Temple ebook, one of the bonuses you receive is called 'Prayers and Promises to Take Back Your Temple' which gives you specific tools to strengthen your faith on your weight loss journey. You can receive this bonus and many others when you order the ebook here:
Think today about whether you are standing on your circumstances, which
change constantly or God's word, which never changes. When you move to
stand on God's word, you too will have amazing faith that will help you stand strong during challenging times.
Be blessed in health, wealth, and wisdom,
Kimberly Floyd, C.W.C.
Certified Wellness Coach
Author of 'MoneyWise Weight Loss'
http://www.takebackyourtemple.com
Take Back Your Temple
P.S. If you are in the Atlanta area, I invite you to come out to hear me speak at the 'Vision of Excellence: Educate, Encourage, Empower' conference at New Macedonia Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia on Saturday, November 15. The public is invited to this free conference and breakfast will be served at the church from 7:45 - 8:30 a.m with the conference starting at 8:45 a.m.
You can find directions to the church here: http://www.newmacedonia.org/FindUs.html.
I hope to see you there!
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