Anxiety

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There’s an anxious spirit about the world today. It’s a general feeling of unease as if there is imminent danger just around the corner.
Anxiety is the result of uncertainty over fears and worries that come up as a consequence of living. In the Bible, David suffered anxiety but said that God showed up and got him through those dark times.
Christians can and do, suffer anxieties, both big and small. So, don’t be too hard on yourself. Following Jesus doesn’t make us immune to the things that came into this world through sin. What sets us apart from those who don’t have a relationship with the Lord is that we have His strength and that ensures us the victory over the hard stuff and the spiritual attacks that come with being a child of God.
Look what Jesus said in John 16, “I have told you these things so you may have peace in Me. In the world you will have much trouble. But take hope! I have power over the world!”
What a promise!
So if you are feeling a bit down tonight, remember that you are an overcomer because Jesus said so.
Take a deep breath! Rest easy! You gotta be ready! Tomorrow is your do-over!
-Pastor Butch
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“I have sworn an oath to David,
and in my holiness I cannot lie:
His dynasty will go on forever;
his kingdom will endure as the sun.
It will be as eternal as the moon,
my faithful witness in the sky!”
-Psalms 89
Goodnight Y’all!
Blessings for a greater tomorrow!
-Pastor Butch
 

Seems appropriate for the day. 
Whenever I am on the road and a storm comes up, I just keep driving. Both hands on the wheel. I take my time. At some point, the storm will pass making me closer to the finish. 
Then, I read this story:
A young woman was driving with her father and they ran into a storm. The young woman asked her father: What should I do? Her father told her, “Keep driving." Cars began to pull to the edge, the storm was getting worse. What should I do dad? - "Keep driving," replied her father. Up ahead, a trailer was pulling up as well. She said, "Dad, should I stop? It's terrible and everyone is stopping!" Her father said, "No, keep driving!" Now the storm was stronger, but she obeyed her dad, and soon she could see a clearing ahead. After a couple of miles she was again in a quiet, calm and sunny area. Her father told her, "Now you can stop and get out." She said, "But why now?" He told her: "When you get out, look back. All the people who surrendered are still in the storm, you did not give up and your storm is behind you. If you are going through "hard times". Remember even if everyone else, even the strongest, stops or gives up, you keep going, because soon your storm will end and the sun will shine on you again.”
When the storms of life come upon you, keep driving. The life of a Christian keeps moving forward. The past is just that, passed. Keep it moving. There’ll be some in your life that’ll pull to the side. You just keep going. 
It’s our faith that moves us! Hope in things unseen. Maybe I can’t see the end of my storm but I know it’s there. 
There may be some pain, clouded vision and patience involved but, He’ll be there. Trust Him and…
Keep driving!
-Pastor Butch

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Danville VA 

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Micah 7:11 - "In the day that thy walls are to be built, in that day shall the decree be far removed."

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Weekly Encouragement

07/21/24

The way to find joy in adversity is to have an encounter with Christ.  As you unplug your emotions from all the problems and plug them into His Presence, good things start to happen.  Your dark mood grows steadily lighter and brighter.  You can be joyful in the midst of brokenness by staying connected to Jesus!  John 15:4 "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.  No branch can bear fruit by itself......Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."   Stay connected an d be joyful!