Hold On

"But now, God's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine. When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end—Because I am God, your personal God,The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you."

~ Isaiah 43:1-4 (The Message Bible)


Hey family,

I love you for reading.

I've got a special word today. I have a song ringing in my head so I decided to put the words up for "the word" this week. Hope it blesses you. It's called "This test is your storm". It's by T.D. Jakes. Let the lyrics minister to you and then check out the music link I uploaded at the end of it all. Please read the lyrics first though. Keep in mind not to worry. God has your back.

Here it goes...

I have listened to you, I heard you request,I've come to tell you that it's only a test;just hold on though your storm be strong,just hold on, this test is your storm,but it won't be long, go through, hold on.

So your daughter won't hear you, your son could care less,seems they've done all to hurt you, but it's only a test;just hold on trough your storm be strong, and hold on, this test is your storm,but it won't last long, go through, hold on.

Don't you know the darkest time in your life is just before the break of dawn. All your battles I will fight if you just just hold on.

Your tears have been plenty in the still of the night,You've prayed, now your empty just to weak to fight.Just hold on through your storm, be strong and hold on,this test is your storm, but it won't be long,go through, hold on.

You say you've been wounded,you've given your best,you've been misunderstood, but it's only a test, this test is your storm, it won't be long, go through, hold on.

I am able to deliver. I am able. I can help you. I am able. I can heal you. Nevertheless, it's only a test, hold on.

I have listened to you, I heard you request,I've come to tell you that it's only a test;just hold on though your storm be strong,just hold on, this test is your storm,but it won't be long, go through, hold on.

http://s0.ilike.com/play#T.D.+Jakes:This+Test+Is+Your+Storm:7531057:s6805933.8101151.14026868.0.1.85%2Cstd_23a66a40f1dfe84bebe5614c27712c86

~ Bishop T.D. Jakes

Pray with me...

Father, we love you and thank you that you will never leave us or forsake us. Please give us the grace we need to continue in the right path and not to give up. Help us to hold on until we see the break of day in our lives.

In Jesus name. Amen.