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"The Sustenance Of Prayer"
Series: A New Life - Pt 2
by Osella Clabaugh
ITGM RADIO
Scripture: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou
are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me." Psalms 23: 4 (KJV)
Yesterday as I spoke on the sustenance of
prayer we talked about how God meet our needs,
how he supplies for us. But my friend I just
want to share with you that the sustenance of
prayer goes a whole lot further.
Years ago, as most of you know we had a little
boy born. His name was Micah David he lived for
7 days to the minute and then the Lord took him
home. This was very hard for us. We had been
looking forward to his birth. We had two little
girls and now we would have two little boys. We
went through some dark hours, some emotional
struggles. 30 days after his death the hospital
called Wayne, myself and our children in. We
went and set in a big conference like room. They
wanted to know how we were doing and if we
needed counseling. We told them we were doing
fine. I remember the hospital's head counselor
asking us, how we were able to come back so
quickly. Our reply, God carried us through. He
was there with us. I really do not know how a
non-Christian could make it through. Most of us
have read the poem about the footprints in the
sand, believe me this was one of those times
when there was only one set of prints and they
were God's.
Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death I will fear no
evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me. Maybe you have had to set at
the bedside of a loved one as God took them
home. Maybe you have had to sit and watch as one
of your little ones or other family member was
so sick and suffering and felt so helpless
because you could do nothing for them. Maybe
you've had to sit in the doctor's office and
hear the word CANCER. You may have watched as
your home burnt down or was destroyed by the
flood waters. We have all had to walk through
valleys of darkness but God has always been our
sustenance; He has always been there in the
shadows holding us up, and He will always be
there reaching out a helping hand. Isaiah 43:2
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be
with thee; and through the rivers, they shall
not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the
fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall
the flame kindle upon thee.
Is there any thing you are going through today
that you just feel like you are unable to
persevere just remember those verses and reach
out to Jesus, he is standing there just waiting
for you and he will lift you up and give you the
strength you need to carry on. God bless you my
friend, let's pray.
Father we come to you today seeking your love
and your strength. Father lift us up above our
circumstance. Thank you Lord for meeting our
needs, for hearing and answering our prayers. We
love you Lord and we thank you so much for
Jesus, in whose name we pray Amen
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