If you are going through a difficult time right now, read these words: ‘You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life’ (vv. 5-6 NKJV). Underline the word ‘surely’. It is God’s guarantee!
When does God cause your cup to overflow with blessing? When does He empower you to overcome? When does He demonstrate His goodness and mercy? In the presence of your enemies! The odds and the opposition can’t stop God from blessing you. ‘But I am really struggling,’ you say. Struggle is proof that you haven’t been conquered, that you refuse to surrender, that victory is still possible, and that you are growing.
As long as you keep walking with God and trusting Him, He will work on your behalf. He will send His Spirit to guide you, His Word to illuminate your mind, and friends to strengthen you in your time of struggle. If you are teachable, you are reachable.
Keep your heart open, keep listening to God, keep obeying Him and you will see that your problem is just a platform for Him to ‘show himself strong on your behalf’ (2 Chronicles 16:9). You will also discover that His strength comes when you are at your weakest point (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).
Finally, you will be able to thank God for your enemies, because He has promised to bless you right there in front of them. People and circumstances don’t decide your future, God does, so look to Him!
I am standing in need of a financial break through. Also to have a smooth divorce process where my current husband will communicate with me on behalf of our children despite the fact that our marriage didn’t work out. I prayed that my family will stop being judgemental of my decision to divorce as I was on a verge of a nervous break down which GOD truly has been good to me through out my storm. I went through counseling to heal and forgive but at this point in my life I simply want to move on. I met someone who has been a supporter in my life during the depression state and I love him truly. Though he has a criminal history which has tarnished him in society he is an awesome person. I pray that my family wont be judgemental against him and try toget to know him like I did. If its GOD’S will for us to be together I pray everything will be done through his grace.
Thank You Heavenly Father, this is right on time in Jesus Name! Amen!