{"id":11564,"date":"2020-08-02T17:03:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westpark-baptist-dev.com\/?p=11564"},"modified":"2022-06-08T14:48:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T18:48:57","slug":"in-times-like-these-look-to-the-lord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westpark-baptist-dev.com\/in-times-like-these-look-to-the-lord\/","title":{"rendered":"In Times Like These, Look to the Lord"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>In times like these, unrest is prevalent in our nation, and the pandemic\u2019s effect on health and economy is taking a toll. It is no wonder many are discouraged and under stress. Yet, it is the perfect time to be reminded of encouraging words from the bible, words you can share with others to bring them light and comfort. \u00a0We know, with God, all things are possible, and our spirit is lifted.<\/p>\r\n<p>Start your day with morning prayers, and be glad God has given you a new day to experience His blessings. Be a Christ-like example to others so that they can see and desire the peace in your life, a peace that surpasses all understanding. Here are some bible verses to draw encouragement and strength:<\/p>\r\n<p>II Corinthians 4:16-18:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">16 <\/sup>For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward <em>man<\/em> is renewed day by day.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">17 <\/sup>For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding <em>and<\/em> eternal weight of glory;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">18 <\/sup>While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen <em>are<\/em> temporal; but the things which <em>are<\/em> not seen are eternal.<\/p>\r\n<p>Romans 8:31:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">31 <\/sup>What shall we then say to these things? If God <em>be<\/em>\u00a0for us, who\u00a0<em>can be<\/em>\u00a0against us?<\/p>\r\n<p>I Peter 5:7:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">7 <\/sup>Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.<\/p>\r\n<p>Isaiah 40:31:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">31 <\/sup>But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew <em>their<\/em>\u00a0strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;\u00a0<em>and<\/em>\u00a0they shall walk, and not faint.<\/p>\r\n<p>Matthew 19:26:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">26 <\/sup>But Jesus beheld <em>them<\/em>, and said unto them,\u00a0With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Psalms 34:8:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">8 <\/sup>O taste and see that the LORD <em>is<\/em>\u00a0good: blessed\u00a0<em>is<\/em>\u00a0the man\u00a0<em>that<\/em>\u00a0trusteth in him.<\/p>\r\n<p>Proverbs 3:5-6:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">5 <\/sup>Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">6 <\/sup>In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lamentations 3:22-23:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">22 <\/sup><em>It is of<\/em>\u00a0the LORD&#8217;S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">23 <\/sup><em>They are<\/em>\u00a0new every morning: great\u00a0<em>is<\/em>\u00a0thy faithfulness.<\/p>\r\n<p>Isaiah 41:10:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><sup class=\"graytxt\">10 <\/sup>Fear thou not; for I <em>am<\/em>\u00a0with thee: be not dismayed; for I\u00a0<em>am<\/em>\u00a0thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.<\/p>\r\n<p>Need a little more encouragement? Be sure to hear this rendition of <em>In Times Like These<\/em>:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TVKAJPBvLuk\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TVKAJPBvLuk<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>==&gt; And read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westpark-baptist-dev.com\/keeping-faith-in-troubled-times\/\">Keeping Faith in Troubled Times<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>==&gt; Also read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westpark-baptist-dev.com\/peace-be-still\/\">Peace Be Still<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In times like these, many are discouraged and under stress. 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