The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for GOD to rescue him, and every day he scanned
the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood
to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little
hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and
everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "GOD,
how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was
approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.. "How did you know I was
here?" Asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose
heart, because GOD is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain, and suffering.
Remember that, the next time your little hut seems to be burning to
the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of GOD.
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, GOD has a positive answer for it, and
Here is where to find those answers:
We say: "It's impossible."
GOD says: "All thing are possible." Luke 18:27
We say: "I'm tired."
GOD says: "I will give you rest." Matt 11:28-20
We say: "Nobody loves me."
GOD says: "I love you." John 3:16 - John 13:34
We say: "I can't go on."
GOD says: "My grace is sufficient." II Cor 12:9, Psalm 91:15
We say: "I can't figure it out."
GOD says: "I will direct your steps." Proverbs 3:5-6
We say: "I can't do it."
GOD says: "You can do all things." Phil 4:13
We say: "It'! s ! not worth it."
GOD says: "It will be worth it." Romans 8:28
We say: "I can't forgive myself."
GOD says: "I forgive you." I John 1:9, Romans 8:1
We say: "I can't manage."
GOD says: "I will supply all your needs." Phil 4:19
We say: "I'm afraid."
GOD says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear." II Tim. 1:7
We say: "I'm worried"
GOD says: "Cast all your cares on ME." I Peter 5:7
We say: "I have no faith."
GOD says: "I gave you a measure of faith. Romans 12:3
We say: "I'm not smart enough."
GOD says: "I give you wisdom." I Cor. 1:30
We say: "I feel alone."
GOD says: "I will never leave, or forsake you." Heb. 13:5
My prayer: Please Dear Lord, help me to remember when my ship wrecks, to look in my wallet for these little
reminders that you are so good at answering smoke signals. Amen
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