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1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 KJV
Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Dearest Sisters,

HAPPY THURSDAY!!!!!

Is a storm brewing in your life? Are you facing a troublesome crisis? Are you experiencing persecution? Do you feel doubtful and discouraged?

When trials and tribulations arise, seek God; hide in Him. Seek the Lord FIRST; He is our BEST defense, not a last resort. Shut out any distractions and cry out to Jesus! Ask the Lord for wisdom, guidance, direction, and peace. The Lord knew about the storm or crisis that you're facing way before it hit your radar. Trust God! Step out on faith and take godly action to defend and protect you and yours. Fight forward!

The Lord is the most qualified "storm chaser" yet: He speaks to storms, He speaks through storms, He quiets storms, He creates storms, He cancels storms, He protects during storms, He destroys (our enemies) in storms, He walks through storms, and He dwells above storms! Storms are subject to God, sisters! Trust the Lord with your storm and through your storm. Regardless of the forecast in your life, the Son shines!

In the midst of storms, crisis, and suffering, remember to thank God for His goodness and His love. Circumstances and challenges do not change God's nature. Storms and crisis do not thwart the plans of God. The Lord is always for us! 

After we were saved, God could have easily whisked us away to Heaven but, our mission as members of the body of Christ is to advance His kingdom- to win souls for Christ. Our testimonies are very effective tools for evangelism. God delights in walking with us through storms and delivering us from crisis. Our eyewitness accounts of God's deliverance can help those that are struggling with similar storms.

Satan often whispers lies in our ears during tough times; Satan wants us to doubt God and turn on Him when we need the Lord most. Don't fall for the lies, gimmicks, and tricks, ladies. We must fight against Satan's subtle attacks. We must pray hardest when it's hardest to pray. We must thank God when it's hardest to be thankful. 

Cultivating thanksgiving in our hearts, even during overwhelming hardship, is a sure way to stay aligned with the Lord and repel the wicked one. In the midst of your storm, worship the Lord! Thanksgiving and worship are powerful weapons in the hands of sufferers. Remain faithful, your deliverance is closer than you think. 

Count your blessings, sisters!

Be thankful!

Love, blessings, and hugs to all