“When she saw that [Ruth] was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her.” Ruth 1:18

Most of the blogs I write are things that are presently resting on my heart. I posted a blog on March 21, 2018, titled, “Since You Are an Eagle…Rise Above It!” The following is an addendum. 

We have to “Rise Up” and above all the challenges that we face in life. Due to living in a fallen world, there are many, many things that come to defeat us. If you are a believer, and I believe most of you are, you are a more significant target to opposing forces because the Spirit of God resides within you.  

We must first come to grips with the fact that we are going to be challenged on a regular basis. Yes, we are going to have to face adversity continuously. It’s life, my friend!

However, we are over-comers according to 1 John 5:4, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”

Furthermore, Jesus stated in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

My friend, we do stand in a posture of victory! Nonetheless, we have a role to play on this stage called “life.”

Below are a few boosters to aid you in rising up…

• Put forth your best effort at all times
• Do what the situation or circumstance requires
• Press through the pain
• Face the shame and embarrassment
• Rid yourself of all negative thoughts and people
• Get a better vision of yourself
• Strengthen yourself in the Word and Prayer
• Surround yourself with and glean from wise people
• RSVP to the pity party with your regrets
• Stop making excuses for your preconceived lack or shortcomings
• Be determined to “Rise Up.” 

Finally, be a “Ruth” … cling to the things and people who will give you good counsel and follow them to your destiny. Don’t be like the 10 spies who could only see themselves as grasshoppers. Take on the spirit of Joshua and Caleb…We are well able to “Rise Up!” (See Numbers 13:301-33.)

For real, this is the last one: If you are looking for an easy way out—wave the white flag now. It isn’t happening!

Posted by on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 @ 12:18AM
Categories: Inspirational