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Don't give up... Keep pressing on

Welcome to my July post!
I just want to encourage someone today to "NOT GIVE UP"

I recently had one of those rare moments with my youngest son and this post was inspired from a  conversation with him. I found two awards my son received for outstanding performance at his workplace. As his mother, I was happy and blessed and I told him how I felt. It opened a door to one of those rare, mother-son conversations. I was amazed at how grown up and mature he has become. As a team leader, he has insight into the dynamics of teams and the importance of teamwork. It was particularly important to pay attention to the weak members of the team. This was essential in the overall achievement of goals and in meeting  deadlines.
As parents, we all want the best for our children. And we pray that they live lives that are pleasing and honoring to God.  However, when they don't measure up to  expectations, parents become discouraged. Faith grow weak and prayer is non-existent. I will never forget a message I heard where the preacher referred to prayer as like digging a well. He encouraged us to pray until there is water (answers to prayers) in the well. He said it in such a powerful way and it has challenged my prayer life ever since.

Are you experiencing a dry spell in your prayer life? Maybe the well you started digging has been covered up with discouragement. In Numbers 21:17,  the children of Israel were thirsty, weary and discouraged. God commanded Moses to : "Gather the people together and He will give them water. Then the children of Israel sang this song: "Spring up, O well! Sing about it, about the well..." They drank and were filled with the water God provided."

Our children are a source of joy to us. The Psalmist 87:7 says, "All my springs are in thee." What are you praying or hoping for? Is it for healing, for a new job opportunities, new ministries, or is it for loved ones to return to the Lord? Keep on loving and remain faithful in prayers. Develop a thankful heart and enjoy the blessings of God that are already around you. Trust God for His answers are always on time, on His time! 

Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, you know where our life springs have dried up. 
Help us not to lose our zeal for you through prayerless-ness. 
Revive and renew our passion for the things that are dear to you,
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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  1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSJuly 31, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Linda Palmer (emailed comment)
    3:08 AM (4 hours ago)to me :
    Thank you dear Lome, for this word today. . .just what I needed to hear! Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be free from this pain in my feet and hands. . .I get discouraged. So this word today, really encouraged me to keep on speaking out my healing scriptures (out-loud), daily, over my body, until my body comes into allignment with the Word of God, bringing the total manifestation of my healing. Love this verse - "You have been healed by His wounds." 1 Peter 2:24b

    Love you dear sis!

    Linda

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  2. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSJuly 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks Linda,
    For all that we need... we keep on digging those wells until there is water.

    Praying that His healing continues -God bless you my sister and friend in Christ!

    Salome

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  3. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSAugust 3, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Julia Amosa commented (via email)
    to me
    Salome,

    A testimony, in endurance hope and Gods faithfulness to you my friend. You encourage me to have hope for my own children/grandchildren.
    An excellent writer you are.

    Looking forward hanging out with you tonight at 7ish.
    Shield up

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    1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSAugust 3, 2012 at 3:12 AM

      Thanks for the kind words Julia, always great to be around you...

      Salome

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  4. Deborah MonitaAugust 16, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Hello Salome: I want to thank you for writing and posting 'Don't Give Up' as I believe it is a powerful weapon that will destroy the lies and thoughts that many people have fallen victim to.

    Blessings & Shalom

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  5. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSAugust 16, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Greetings Deborah!
    Thanks for your comments and feedback. You've encouraged me so much. Blessings and Shalom also, to you and your loved ones!
    Salome

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