Some days in life one feels as though its over; you know those moments when all hope seems to be gone; when the miracle your hoping for isn't anywhere near likely. Those are the days when daylight is simply a blur, when hope is not even a figment of the imagination, when darkness seems to be the best description to everything all around. As I got ready for the day, I just thought about different characters in the bible who were faced with horrific situations but still saw God come through. I just needed to encourage myself.
Let me tell you about Jabez, who was called so by his mum because she bore him in pain 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Now I don't know how long pain killers have been around but pain and child birth are synonymous. The pain she associated him with must have been a different kind of pain that beclouded her so much that contractions seemed irrelevant. All his life he was followed by this pain whenever his name was mentioned.
I don't know what pain has followed you all your life, but if God changed the story of Jabez, then we are simply candidates for change. Your pain may have made you less honourable but faith in God, praying to Him who is the Creator and the Most High will give you honour in life. Your pain may have made you a byword but with God in your picture you will soon be the talk as you manifest His Wonders. Have faith in God that as you walk through the shadow of the valley of whatever seems to be death, God has you in mind and won't leave you stranded. It ain't over yet!!!
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