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 Focus on the promises

He never stopped believing God’s promise, for he was made strong in his faith to father a child. And because he was mighty in faith and convinced that God had all the power needed to fulfill his promises, Abraham glorified God!

Romans 4:20-21 TPT

We are living in extraordinary times. The future has never looked so uncertain. The job market has never looked so fragile, the political climate has never been more divided and our calendar has never felt so unpredictable. 

Abraham experienced many of these same challenges on his journey. What we can learn from Abraham is that his focus was on God’s power to fulfill his promises and not on the circumstances he was facing. Abraham knew that God was willing and able to keep every promise he made to Abraham.

What are some of God’s promises we need to hold on to? Here are a few that I’ve needed to hold on to:

Isaiah 40:29 NIV – He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Isaiah 43:2 NIV – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Mark 11:24 NIV – Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

James 4:7 NIV – Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Tip: Make your own list and pray through them.

What can we learn from the life of Abraham? He charted his course by faith. At the end of his life, it was clear that he had made the right choice.

Then Abraham breathed his last and he died at a good old age, an old man who was satisfied [with life]; and he was gathered to his people [who had preceded him in death]. Genesis 25:8 AMP

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