Shipwreck

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God, how could you do this to me!” he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it. ~Unknown

You say: It’s impossible
God says: All thing are possible
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. ~Luke 18:27 KJV

You say: I’m too tired
God says: I will give you rest
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30 NLT

You say: Nobody really loves me
God says: I love you
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. ~John 13:34 NKJV

We love him, because he first loved us. ~1 John 4:19 KJV

You say: I can’t go on
God says: My grace is sufficient
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ~2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. ~Psalm 91:15 KJV

You say: I can’t figure things out
God says: I will direct your steps
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. ~Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

You say: I can’t do it
God says: You can do all things
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. ~Philippians 4:13 KJV

You say : It’s not worth it
God says: It will be worth it
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. ~Romans 8:28-29 NLT

You say: I can’t forgive myself
God says: I forgive you
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ~1 John 1:9 KJV

You say: I can’t manage
God says: I will supply all your needs
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:19 NLT

You say: I’m afraid
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. ~2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

You say: I’m always worried and frustrated
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. ~1 Peter 5:7 NLT

You say: I don’t have enough faith
God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. ~Romans 12:3 NLT

You say: I’m not smart enough
God says: I give you wisdom
For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. ~Proverbs 2:6-7 NLT

You say: I feel all alone
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” ~Hebrews 13:5-6 ESV

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