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Christian Inspirationals: The Lifter of my head.

Christian Inspirationals: The Lifter of my head.: Psalm 3:3  But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts my head. King David wrote this Psalm when he run away fr...

The Lifter of my head.

Psalm 3:3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts my head. King David wrote this Psalm when he run away from his son Absalom who intended to dethrone him as king and take his place. David was distressed by Absalom’s action and wandered off in the Mount of Olives. Absalom conspired against his father David and took along Ahithophel his wise and trusted counselor. As if that wasn’t enough, he went further and took his father’s concubines who were left to take care of the palace. David in distraught sought comfort from God.

People often sink into depression because of the problems and challenges encountered. Research shows that millions of people yearly are affected by depression. It is a persistent problem that holds victims in bondage for months before a fatal blow. Do not let situations or problems crowd your mind, for the bible says, we should think of things that are noble, honorable, praiseworthy, lovely, things which bring peace and of good repute. (Philippians 4:8)

God cares about us. He sees the challenges we face, he understands that pain, the agony. He wants us to walk with Him. Matthew 11:28-30” Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” Are you overwhelmed by conditions that are beyond your control? Take it all to God just like David did.

God knows that in this life you will face situations that are beyond you. He knows it all, this is why He says, “Come to Me” this invitation is for everyone. Until you admit that you cannot do it alone, then He cannot help you. Things that trouble you should be surrendered to God.

Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress He was distressed. And the angel of His presence saved them. In His love and compassion, He redeemed them; And He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

When the children of Israel faced affliction while in captivity in Egypt, God felt their pain. He knew their troubles and heard their cry for help. He sent his angel to free them from their captivity. In your affliction, God sees your distress and He is aware of your predicament. All you have to do is to allow Him to save you. He loves you and is compassionate.

-The Lord is the carrier of our burdens. Christ desires to refresh our souls and give us rest. He says his yoke is easier to bear. Yield to Him, allow him to lift that heaviness that has weighed you down. He can lessen the burden. Submit to Him like his disciples did, following his lead. The struggles we face once we follow Christ become lighter.

-Shift your focus from the challenge and seek God. Brethren the situation that you are facing isn’t as complicated as you may think, what you have to do is lift your eyes to Jesus. He will give you the strategy to handle it. The situation at the red sea was so overwhelming that the children of Israel began to panic, but God had a plan. He asked Moses to strike the waters and they parted, and the children of Israel crossed on dry ground. Exodus 14:15 The Lord said to Moses. “: Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward toward the sea. As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the sons of Israel may go through the middle of the sea on dry land.

-He settles your issues. God sorts the battles of the mind. When faced with issues, our minds tend to meander from the will of God and look into our strengths. When the battle rages, remember it is God who fights your battles, not you! Why wallow in self-pity while Christ has a solution for you? Only He can break iron gates and destroy strongholds for His name to be glorified. Allow the King of glory to come in and change your condition

-He fights your battles. Micah 5:9 Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies shall be cut off and destroyed. He will give you great power to overcome your enemies. He lifts your head above your enemies. He takes hold of you and helps you stand tall above the things that try to pull you down. Remember God says, the horns of the righteous will be lifted but the horns of the wicked will be cut off.

-He is your refuge. Have you been experiencing strive? He is the Lord that delivers you from struggles. He promotes you and causes people to attend to you. 2 Samuel 22:44 “You also have rescued me from strife with my people. You have kept me as the head of the nations. People whom I have not known serve me.

-He strengthens you. God empowers your inner being by giving you revelation, allowing you to see things from a different perspective. He gives you the courage to face your future knowing that he has already handled everything.

Psalm 148:14. He has lifted up a horn for His people. It is Christ who gives us strength, grace, prosperity, and preeminence. He is the Lord who keeps on refreshing us. Let go of everything that overwhelms you. Allow God’s lamp to shine upon your head and his light to guide your paths.