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[southerngraceful]

Never forget the power of your God.

We’ve all been in those situations that feel impossible—the kind that seems like it’ll never end, like it’s going to crush you, and you don’t know if you’ll ever recover. The situations where you have no idea what to do, and the outcome feels uncertain and overwhelming.

When I think about those moments, I think about Moses and the Israelites. They were finally free, leaving Egypt behind, running from everything they’d ever known. But just when they thought they might escape, they found themselves backed up to the Red Sea with nowhere to go. And right there, on the horizon, came the Egyptian army. It says in Exodus that they “feared greatly” as they watched the Egyptians closing in on them. I imagine them feeling so confused, hurt, and maybe even betrayed. Some of them even started to wonder if freedom was worth it—they said they’d rather have stayed as slaves than to risk dying out there in the wilderness.

But then Moses, with this bold and unwavering faith, stands up and says to them, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today” (Exodus 14:13). Moses didn’t know how God was going to make a way, but he knew God would. Because he trusted. Because he knew God’s heart.

What I love is that from the very beginning, God had a plan. At the start of Chapter 14, He told Moses to camp by the sea, to set up in what seemed like the worst possible spot. God knew exactly what He was doing. He said that Pharaoh would see the Israelites trapped and come after them. God was setting everything up. He told Moses, “I will get glory over Pharaoh, and the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord.” God was orchestrating a story that would show His power and His faithfulness in the most undeniable way.

So there they were, surrounded on every side. Pharaoh wasn’t holding back. He brought everything he had—every horse, every chariot, his entire army. He didn’t leave a single soldier behind. He was coming at the Israelites with everything he could muster. But even though it looked like there was no way out, God already had it all worked out. God knew that the Israelites would be backed up against the sea. He knew that He was going to part it for them. God had the whole thing planned from the start.

Moses’ faith was so strong that he told the Israelites, “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” He didn’t have a blueprint, he just knew that God was going to show up. The Message translation says, “Watch God do His work.” What the Israelites saw as an obstacle, God saw as an opportunity. He turned what seemed impossible into a path.

And here’s what gets me: when God made that way through the sea, He didn’t just make a path. The Bible says three times that they walked across on dry ground. Not muck, not mud, not slippery, messy ground. It was solid. God made a road. A road that was strong enough for every single one of them—the able-bodied, the young, the old, the crippled, the moms carrying babies, the broken and the weary. When it looked like there was no way, God made a way. He literally made a road where there was none. When everything seemed hopeless, God made hope.

And then there’s the Egyptian army, blinded by hatred and pride, charging right into the sea after them. I can’t help but wonder if any of them hesitated, even for a second. Did anyone think, “What if this path isn’t as safe as it looks? What if the sea collapses?” But they were so consumed by their rage and determination that they followed blindly into the very thing that would destroy them. That’s what hatred and bitterness can do. It blinds us, leading us right into the dangers we can’t see because we’re so focused on our anger.

Through all of this, God was with the Israelites. He not only cleared the path ahead of them but also guarded them from behind. In verse 19, it says that the angel of God, who had been going before them, moved and went behind them, standing between the Israelites and the Egyptian army. God was covering every angle, making sure no one was left behind. He was with them at the front, leading the way, and at the back, protecting them. They didn’t have to fight the Egyptians—God did. Even when the Egyptians were trapped, bogged down in the mud, they recognized the truth. Verse 25 says, “And the Egyptians said, ‘Let us flee from before Israel, for the Lord fights for them.’” Even at the end, they saw God’s power and His faithfulness.

Can you imagine the story the Israelites had to tell after that? They saw the sea part. They saw the downfall of their enemies. They witnessed firsthand the power and faithfulness of God, who turned their impossible situation into a testimony of His strength.

So, remember: God’s got a plan, even if we can’t see it. When we’re in the valley, He’s there. When we’re on the mountain, He’s there. When we’re backed up to our own “Red Sea,” He’s there, working it out in ways we might never expect. You don’t have to know the whole plan to trust that God has one. He goes before us, making a way, and He stays behind us, covering every step.

The battle belongs to God. And when He speaks, mountains move, seas part, battles are won without us even lifting a finger. Just like with the Israelites, He’s leading us on a journey we don’t fully understand yet. But we can rest knowing that He’s with us every step of the way—before us, behind us, surrounding us.

What a mighty God we serve.

[ecartwright362]

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[gideontojesus]

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[corneliusbella]

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[echoesofencouragement]

Unseen Yet Eternal: How to Gain Unshakable Inner Strength Everyday 

Discover the power of unseen hope in 'Eternal Perspective: Finding Strength in the Unseen.' This video dives into 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, reminding us that our daily challenges are shaping a glory beyond all measure. Tune in to transform your focus from the temporary to the eternal. Subscribe for more inspiring messages and share this video to spread encouragement!

[cozyinchrist]

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[bessiekaine]

✨HAPPY NEW YEAR ✨ This “Weeping Willow Tree” gets its name from it’s drooping branches… when it rains it looks like the tree is crying. On the flipside, it’s also known as a symbol of hope, joy, prosperity, and healing–the healing properties of the bark helped to create what we know as modern day pain reliever Asprin. Two things can be true at the same time: something that serves as a reminder of pain to some also relieves pain. Do you focus on the more sorrowful, challenging times, or on gratitude and blessings? We get to choose how this new year will be. 2023 will be exactly what we chose to make of it. 😉 #hny #happynewyear #weepingwillow #weepingpoplar #2023 #2023goals #biblestudy #naturewalk #faith #hope #gratitude #blessings #encouragement #Christianencouragement #mindset #faithwalk #desertlife #trees https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4hKb_PdCc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[newprophets]

Be Strong and Persevere A Powerful Message from 2 Chronicles 15:7

Brothers and sisters, today I want to encourage you with a powerful message from 2 Chronicles 15:7. The Lord speaks to us, saying, 'Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.' In this verse, we find a call to resilience and perseverance. In the face of trials and challenges, God urges us to be strong. He knows the burdens we carry, the battles we fight, and the weariness that can creep into our souls. Yet, He tells us not to let our hands grow weak. Stand strong, keep your hands steady, and trust in His promise. Let this verse be your anchor. Be strong, let not your hands be weak, for God is faithful, and your work will be rewarded. Amen.

[bibleversegarden]

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

[southerngraceful]

When You Feel Like There's Nothing Left

There are times when I feel like I have nothing left to give. Those hard seasons when you pour out everything for everyone else and feel like you're left standing in the aftermath, empty. When your cup is bone dry, and you don’t know how to fill it back up. In those moments, I feel lost. Confused. Hurt. So alone.

Disappointment settles in. It creeps up in ways I didn’t expect—disappointment in others, yes, but mostly disappointment in myself. It’s like training for a race with all you’ve got, running hard, pushing through every obstacle, only to fall short at the finish line. Worse, there’s no one there waiting to comfort you, to tell you it’s okay.

I’ll admit, there’s a deep pain when you feel like you’ve let yourself down. And carrying that weight alone? That makes it even heavier.

Sure, I know how to pull myself up by the bootstraps. I’ve done it plenty of times before. I’ve put on my big girl pants and faced the storm alone, figuring things out as I go. But even as strong as I can be, there’s a part of me that longs for help. For someone to share the burden, to whisper, “I’ve got you. You’re not alone.”

And yet, in those moments of loneliness, when it feels like I’m fighting every battle on my own, it’s so easy to lose sight of God. To wonder, where is He in all of this? Why hasn’t He stepped in? But if I’ve learned anything through the valleys, it’s this: those desolate, empty moments are not without purpose.

There is purpose in the loneliness. There is meaning in the disappointment. As much as it hurts, I’ve come to understand that these seasons—where I can barely see my own hand in front of my face—are the very moments God uses to draw me closer. When everything else is stripped away, and I have no one left to lean on but Him, that’s when He reveals Himself in ways I couldn’t see before.

Because when life is full, when I’m surrounded by distractions or the noise of other people, it’s easy to miss what God is doing. It’s easy to think that others are the reason I’m getting by, or that I’m making it through on my own strength. But when it’s just me, alone with my disappointment and doubt, that’s when I’m reminded that I’ve never truly been alone.

God is there, even in the silence. Even in the emptiness, He’s there. He shows up in the darkest places, bringing light where there is none. He uses those moments of loneliness to teach me something so profound—that my worth doesn’t come from my accomplishments or my ability to get everything right. It comes from Him.

He didn’t create me to leave me here, in the middle of my pain and disappointment. He made me with purpose, with intention. I am wonderfully and purposefully made. And though the loneliness feels endless sometimes, it’s in those moments that God reminds me who I truly am. He whispers, You are mine. He shows me my value when I’ve lost sight of it.

God hasn’t forgotten me. He hears my cries, He knows my pain. He’s with me—even here, even now, in the middle of my mess, in the deepest valley. And if He’s here with me in the darkness, I know He’ll walk with me into the light.

So even when I feel empty, when I’m tired and disappointed, I hold onto the truth: God is faithful. He hasn’t left. He’s still working, still shaping, still guiding. I’m not alone. I never have been. And neither are you.

[rindegbenro]

God Will Give You Success | Dr. Rinde Gbenro

[dailyfocusupward]

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[mythinktent]

Why Is God So Slow Answering Prayer? #godsplan #christianencouragement #...

[bepowerfulbefearless]

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."

So when things feel too big, remember that God’s got you covered.

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