Have you ever seen anyone with cancer? How over a period of time they slowly deteriorate or go down and eventually die. I know some of you have experienced a love one dying first hand and I know it was heart breaking. But others who haven’t seen a love one dying can relate to somewhat the same kind of feeling. Maybe not as drastic but some where close. I’m talking about when your dreams are dying or have died and you can’t do a thing to stop it. Remember the plans you had, how you were going to do this and that. You get started and things seem to be coming together somewhat. It may be some rough spots in your plans but they can be worked out. Some days are not so good but you are still on schedule. Then all of a sudden one day something tragic happens; death, loss of a good job, loss of a spouse, trouble with children or spouse, a financial hardship out of nowhere or any other type of tragedy. Your world is turned upside down and your dream begin to get sick. Then you begin to call on Jesus to get your plans back on track but nothing changes. Day by day things are getting worse; maybe you lose your house, a car, get evicted, your credit gets bad, or you experience some other major loss. Your dream is almost dead. Then it finally dies. You lose all hope. What are you going to do now? You called on Jesus to stop your dream from going down but let me ask you this; Did you call on Jesus before you started these plans? What we do is start something that seems to be a good idea and expect God to bless it and a lot of the time that don’t happen. Even though God allowed your dream to die, start to trust Him even more. This time go before God and ask what you should now. Proverbs 16:3 says “Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Be encouraged with Isaiah 40:28-30 and it says “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Prayer

Father God we give all the honor , glory, and praise. Thank You for being so patient with us. Lead us to put you first before trying anything because we know anything we start without you has a good chance to fail. Lord right now we put you first so whatever we do will succeed. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN