Author: marquitabp

Not a Cake Walk

“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,” 1 Peter 1:6

The Christian walk is not easy. We have good days, good weeks, good months sometimes and then we get bombarded with the devil’s attacks. He hates losing to God! However, because we are saved and believe in the redemption given to us through Christ. Suffering is a part of the journey because Christ suffered. Suffering is not only a tool of the devil, but a way that God can mold us, prune us, and prepare us for His work. All throughout the new testament we are told of how out suffering in Jesus’ name entitles us to the reward later. In 1 Peter 5:10 it says “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” That’s one great promise. So stick it out and tough it out, life is NOT a cake walk! We are counted blessed for enduring!!

James 5:11 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

A few more: James 1:2, Romans 5:2, Matthew 5:12, 1 Peter 3:17, James 1:12.

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“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10
Marquita B. Priester

A Forecast of Unexpected Delays

Hahaha only I would send a BLANK email. But I’m gonna keep it short and sweet.

Are you waiting for something or a change? Well I have been experiencing unexpected weather delays in my flights. Spending all this time in the airport gave me time to reflect. Sometimes there are delayed blessings, delays that may be self-imposed, like being late, delays of supernatural origin, like the weather, and delays of external causes, like structural or mechanical failures. Whatever the reason may be, that’s no reason to give up or quit. God may choose to delay your blessing because you simply may not be ready to handle it. You may need more grooming and preparation to experience it. God may delay your blessing because you doubt Him and do not deserve it yet. God may delay your blessing because there is some external circumstance, i.e. the devil adding confusion. Whatever your situation is, be sure to consider everything, and give thanks and praise until it does come, because if it’s for you it’s going to come!

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“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10
Marquita B. Priester