In Times of Helplessness... (REPOSTED!!!!)

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Note how many times I wrote the words "control", "limited/limit", "desperate" and "helplessness/helpless". Hahahaha!

Nawala na tuloy gana ko... Haaaay... Di bale, type ako ulit ng bago.

Based on my experience nga pala.

IN TIMES OF HELPLESSNESS...

Remember that God is the Conqueror... and that we are conquerors in Him.

In times of helplessness you will know that you can not control everything. No matter how much you wish that everything is in your hands, you get a reality check: "sorry, you're wrong".

In times of distress will you really be put in your place: at the feet of Jesus. In times of helplessness will you know of your uselessness, weaknesses. In times of helplessness will you be made broken, made nothing. In times of helplessness will you feel as if ypu can not do any more.

Yet that is what God wants.

He wants us to feel helplessness so that we learn to be desperate- to be desperate for Him. We won't come to Him in FULL MOURNING unless our situation is desperately helpless.

In times of helplessness will you know that you are limited, and it is only through PRAYER will you overcome your limit. God doesn't just answer prayers, HE ANSWERS DESPERATE PRAYERS.

In times, of helplessness will you learn to mourn. You will mourn because you realize you can do nothing. In times of helplessness will you learn to be desperate and really cry out to God... and just cry...

In times of helplessness will you be reminded that yes, you are limitless, yet there is NO LIMIT in God. In times of helplessness will you learn that you are powerless, yet God is ALL-POWERFUL. In times of helplessness will you realize that you are weak, and our knowledge of what's happening is unreliable, yet God is SOVERIGN, and ALL-KNOWING.

Once again, I'm reminded that God is THE SAME Yesterday, Today and Forever. Once again, I'm reminded that He is wourthy of my faith. Once again, I'm reminded that HE IS NOT A LIAR.

Once again, I'm reminded of the loaves and fish, when the disciples handed them over to God- a miracle happened. Once again, I'm reminded to bring my burden to God. Once again, I'm reminded of that the SAME hands that took the loaves and fish, are the SAME hands that WANTS to carry by burden. Once again, I'm reminded that through those same Hands will great and marvelous things happen.

Once again, I'm reminded that MY GOD is the God who lives. He is the Risen God. He is the One who "will be exalted in all the nations" (Ps. 46:10). He is the God who "made the heavens and the earth woth His mighty power and an outstretched arm"(Jer. 32:17). He is the God who said that nothing is impossible to Him (Luke 1:37).

Once again, I'm reminded that in these times of helplessness will I know how to be still. Once again, I'm reminded that in these times of helplessness will I know God's rest and peace. Once again, int hese times of helplessness will God SHOW HIMSELF to me once more.

Once again, I am reminded of David who faced a giant. Once again, I'm reminded of Hanna, whose womb cannot bear fruit. Once again, I'm reminded of Sarah who was promised a son in the winters of her life.

Once again, I am reminded of that THE SAME God who was the Courage of David, is my Courage today. Once again, I am reminded that the God of Hanna is the same God who is listening and considering my cries. Once again, I'm reminded that the same God who promised Sarah a son, is the same God who promised me great and hopeful things.

Once again, I am reminded that I should let go and let God. For in letting go, David killed the giant. The barren wombs bore fruits. The promises were fulfilled, in His time.

I shouldn't be afraid.

Why am I afraid? Why am I not letting go?

Lord, forgive me for my fear and for my unbelief. I'm letting go.

Teach me to be still and KNOW that you are God.

Remind me that You are the God who has done great things.

Increase and stretch my faith. I choose to go through the fire...

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Voice Of Truth
Casting Crowns


Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

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Psalm 126 (You Have Done Great Things)
Passion Worship Band

You have done great things (4x)

When the Lord brought back
The captive ones of Zion
We were like those who dream
Our mouths are filled with laughter
Our tongue with joyful shouting
They say among the nations
The Lord has done great things
for them

The Lord has done great things
for us (2x)
And we are filled with joy
We are filled with joy

You've restored our hearts
Like streams that flow
Those who sowed in tears
Have reaped their joy
And returned with shouts and songs
Carrying the fruit of God

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O Worship The King
Passion Worship Band

O worship the King, all glorious above
O gratefully sing His wonderful love
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splender, and girded with praise

O tell of His might, O sing of His grace
Whose robe is the light and canopy space
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form
And dark is His path on the wings of the storm

O measureless might, ineffable love
While angels delight to worship above
Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend

Chorus:
You alone are the matchles King
To You alone be all majesty
Your glories and wonders, what tongue can recite?
You breathe in the air, You shine in the light

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Life of Praise
Casting Crowns

I will love You Lord, Always
Not just for the things You've done for me
And I will praise YOu all my days
Not just for the change You've made in me
But I'll praise You for You are holy, Lord
And I'll lift my hands, but You are worhty of so much more

For You are awesome, God of the Nations, Lion of Judah,
Rock of Ages, Alpha, Omega
You're worthy of all praise
more than these hands I'll raise
I'll live a life of praise

I will serve You Lord, always for You are my strength
When I am weak
I will never be afraid for You are my rock and You protect me
But I'll praise You for You are holy, Lord
And I'll lift my hands, but You are worthy of so much more