LET US GO OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE
"Let us pass over to the other side."
Mark 4:35b KJV
If you're really serious about getting to the other side - you've got to take what's in front of you and keep pushing it behind you. In other words, keep strokin' ! You might be crying while you're swimming, but keep strokin'. Your heart may be about to come out of your chest, but keep strokin'. It's when you feel backed into a corner with nowhere to go, that you've to reach down, take hold of what God put within you, and keep strokin'. "The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force" (Mt. 11:12). Notice the word "violence" - sometimes you have to rise up in faith and fight your way through, confident that God is on your side. The waters you're in don't determine your destiny; they can either carry you over or take you under. Your faith has got to rise up and fight your fear. If you quit, God can do nothing more for you. So whether you're doing the breaststroke, the backstroke, or some other kind of stroke nobody's even heard of - keep strokin' !
16 comments:
"Your faith has got to rise up and fight your fear. If you quit, God can do nothing more for you."
Sometimes I sure feel like quitting, but what a comfort to know that his strength is perfect when my strength is gone. He continues to carry me.
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand!
So true. Fear is just the devil trying to convince you of his lies.
Great post Susan!
hugs to you!
Susan, this reminds me of the movie Facing the Giants". Have you watced it? It was made by a church near Atlanta, and this post reminds me of it, given your admonishion to press on. It is a very insperational movie as is this post. BTW I can't get your blog to come up most of the time. It might be on my side because there are a few others that are doing the same thing. Anyway, blessings, Danny
Susan I just emailed you. I am so glad to read this post.It is so important to do so.
I am praying for you.
Jennifer
yes fear is a weapon of the evil one.
When Adam and Eve sinned, what did they do? they hid from God because ? they were Afraid!!!
The Lord Bless ;o]
You have encouraged me today , to keep on keeping on. Although it seems all is in vain.
What a terrific post - learn to relax and trust God - AMEN
Excellent Post!!
Love and hugs,
Candy
this is great. I love it! it came at a good time for me!
(I'm praying for your granddaughter!)
Thanks for this post. I am also keeping you in prayers. Thanks for the comment you left on my blog.
Hatteras Hello!
Thank you for a beautiful post.
I posted at Yahweh's Retreat today and wanted to stop in for a visit.
Vanessa
Thank you for sharing this reflection, Susan.
I just caught up on reading your posts this morning and am thinking of you and your granddaughter's move. I pray that there will peace for all of you and you will still be a big part of her life. This is a difficult age for kids, especially moving to a new school. ((( HUGS )))
Amen as always to your beautiful posts. Never a truer word.
Susan thank you for this post... yes, we have to remember where the fear comes from, and have faith and keep on swimming!! You are in my prayers, and thank you for your comment tonight, I needed it!!!!
I linked to you in my post this morning!
Susan,
Finally I have time to catch up. I have read through your posts and see your dear grand daughter is living with her mom. You have all been in my prayers. Your grand daughter and son are prayed for when ever they come to mind. And you know in Bloggityville, we remember those whom we have "met" here!!
Graet post today! Thank you!
amy
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