Word for the day “Message for those feeling powerless”
Psalm 22:27-28 (MSG) From the four corners of the earth people are coming to their senses, are running back to GOD. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. GOD has taken charge; from now on he has the last word. 29. All the power-mongers are before him—worshiping! All the poor and powerless, too worshiping! Along with those who never got it together—worshiping!
AT TIMES LIFE WILL CAUSE ALL OF US TO FEEL POWERLESS.
Sometimes we feel powerless for one reason or another. You may be in a situation where other people have power over you. In our country one year ago during the month of September, we were concerned about: Hurricane Ida and how it ravaged over 1 million people being without power and damages. In six other states, water floods have caused deaths and heartbreaks in families across the Northeast United States, power may be out for an extended time after deadly Hurricane hits. How about right now our country the U.S. providing $15.2 Billion dollars to Ukraine in the war against Russia, now I totally oppose what Russia is doing and believe in my mind it’s as criminal as it can get.
However, there is a dire water crisis here in our country right now in Jackson, Mississippi that would take $1 billion to restore the lives of those families to some semblance of normalcy. It would also cost approximately $1.5 billion to restore the water emergency in Flint, Michigan. It’s the harsh reality we face here in our country and we can feel powerless over it.
If any American city, let alone Jackson and Flint were in dire need of the basic necessity of clean water for their families is deplorable and inhumane. These families are actually being told to take showers with their mouths closed. Now we can see why leaders like the late beloved Dr. Martin, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and so many more were objectionable to wars and fighting wars in other countries.
Many leaders today especially the ones on the frontlines of social justice are saying in the words of “Tupac” that this place has money for war, but won’t feed the poor.
THERE ARE SEASONS IN LIFE OF FEELING POWERLESS.
If you let events happening around you control your thinking, you will be pushed around by the changes of the world instead of being powered by your own experiences and truth. I just wanted to let you know today, that you can decide how you will respond in times of change. Always remember when you are connected to God, you have all the power you need. When you are caught in no-win situations, don’t run away through your addictive or compulsive escape practices. In times like these God is there, and the Lord listens to your concerns for real. God hears your cries and is willing to give you hope for the future.
If in your life, you feel powerless, admit it to God, and watch God work in your life. God raises up those who came out of hopelessness and began counting on His strength and help. In fact, most ministries and amazing success stories come out of a helpless situation, including mine. When God intervenes and gives hope to the helpless, we want to minister to others. Always remember your times of experiencing powerless feelings are great times to connect with God in a meaningful way.
POINT TO PONDER
I’ve discovered to make certain you have people, readings, and events in your life that remind you of the amazing need and power of God. Admit to God that you are powerless; surrender to the Lord and allow His Holy Spirit to invade your life, it’s the power you need to move forward. You can begin today, let’s go!
My prayers, love and support are going out for Jackson, Mississippi, Flint, Michigan. We are planning more ways to get the word out on these matters and more in the days ahead.
Special thanks!
James Baker, Jr. and our leadership team are especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of September 2022, by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Ms. Annette Straker, Mr. Kenneth Washington, Ms. Itholear Abbott, Mrs. Barbara Mason, Ms. Jeanette Grant, Ms. Judith Battle, Ms. Angela Battle, Ms. Cynthia Artis-Waiters, Ms. Michelle Winder Branch, Ms. Angie Scraders-Murphy, Mr. Calvin Jackson, Mrs. Shakeema Lowe, Mr. Calvin Griffith, Mrs. Angela Harrison, Ms. Crystal Grant, Ms. Shawna Chester, Ms. Jennifer Sanchez, Ms. Judy Hendrix, Ms. Evelyn Rosado, Mr. William Wilson, Mr. William Buchanan, and Ms. Gertrude Scott.
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