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Why Do I Feel Discouraged?

February 27, 2017

Sometimes the storms of life are raging so rough, and the heart easily gets discouraged. However, as the song writer sings:

“No matter what storm clouds may rock this ship of mine, the light of my Savior will lead me safely through the night. Though my ship may be rocky and my sails may be torn I shall rest in the eye of the storm.”

Sometimes the bills are mounting, and the tribulations seem like they won’t go away, but in Matthew 6:31-34 Jesus reminded you:

³¹Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

³²(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

³³But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

³⁴Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Jesus is clearly encouraging you that tomorrow has so much worries of itself, and it is already sufficient, so stop worrying about it, as you have too much on your plate. But instead leave tomorrow in His hands, and seek Him, and His Kingdom first, and everything shall be given unto you. So when the storms of life begin to rage, and you begin to feel discouraged, remember that Jesus is a provider and a deliverer!

Tags: blessings, deliverer, discouraged, Evil, finances, Gentile, God, Jesus, Kingdom, Matthew, Religion & Spirituality, righteousness, storms, worries

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New Year Message

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January 1, 2017

We wish everyone a Happy New Year. The year 2016 might have been a great year for some, while it was a rough year for others. Notwithstanding, 2017 is an opportunity to start fresh. It’s the beginning of new dreams, goals, objectives and aspirations.

While there are so many different avenues that you may wish to embark on for 2017, you need to remember to make sure you are prioritizing your goals. When you prioritize your goals, you are able to make them more realistic and achievable, thus eliminating unnecessary disappointments. You should start prioritizing your goals, by setting both short and long-term goals. In so doing, you can accomplish what you set out to achieve for 2017.

Remember that life is not without obstacles, setbacks and disappointments. However, when you trust God to take care of you and your family, He will not disappointment you. All things work together for good, even when they seem like they are impossible and failing (Romans 8:28).

As you embark on your journey in 2017, trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

God bless you all.

Tags: 2017, blessings, deliverance, dreams, goals, grace, Happy New Year, Healing, mercy, opportunity, peace, possibility, Resolutions, salvation

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Enjoy the Fruit of Your Labor

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October 16, 2016

“You will eat the fruit of your labor: blessings and prosperity will be yours” (Psalms 128:2).

Now you have worked hard, developed ideas, plans, creativity and innovation, along with your faith in God to accomplish your long desired dreams. However, ever since God has begun to bless and prosper you, there might be people around you who have become envious, jealous and hateful of your blessings and prosperity. Regardless, you have all right to eat and enjoy the fruit of your labor.

While you were going through your trials and tribulations, only a few genuine people may have stood by your side when you needed them the most. Other than that, no one might have seen your blood, sweat and tears; but now they see the fruit of your labor and have become hateful. I will share a few lines of one of my favorite poems by Thomasine Robinson:

“You See My Glory, But You Don’t Know My Story
I’ve been through trials and tribulations seen and unseen
I’ve cried myself to sleep, but I held on to my dream
My dream to rise to the top, Knowing with God, I can’t be stopped.“

No one can prevent God from blessing you, unless you give them permission. With that being said, ignore the haters, and enjoy the fruit of your labor!

Tags: American Dream, blessings, Christ, dreams, fruits of your labor, God, hard work, hardworking, Jesus, Lord, motivation, pain and suffering, prosperity, trials and tribulations

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Happy Father’s Day

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June 19, 2016

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. May your day be wonderfully blessed.

Tags: #1 dad, blessings, Daddy, dads, Father's Day, God, happy, joy, love, peace, wonderful

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Why Do I Feel Discouraged?

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February 7, 2016

Sometimes the storms of life are raging so rough, and the heart easily gets discouraged. However, as the song writer sings:

Sometimes the bills are mounting, and the tribulations seem like they won’t go away, but in Matthew 6:31-34 Jesus reminded you:

³¹Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

³²(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

³³But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

³⁴Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Tags: blessings, deliverer, discouraged, Evil, finances, Gentile, God, Jesus, Kingdom, Matthew, Religion & Spirituality, righteousness, storms, worries

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New Year Message

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January 1, 2016

We wish everyone a Happy New Year. The year 2015 might have been a great year for some, while it was a rough year for others. Notwithstanding, 2016 is an opportunity to start fresh. It’s the beginning of new dreams, goals, objectives and aspirations.

While there are so many different avenues that you may wish to embark on for 2016, you need to remember to make sure you are prioritizing your goals. When you prioritize your goals, you are able to make them more realistic and achievable, thus eliminating unnecessary disappointments. You should start prioritizing your goals, by setting both short and long-term goals. In so doing, you can accomplish what you set out to achieve for 2016.

As you embark on your journey in 2016, trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

God bless you all.

Tags: 2016, blessings, deliverance, dreams, goals, grace, Happy New Year, Healing, mercy, opportunity, peace, possibility, Resolutions, salvation

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Deliver Them Out Of The Hand Of The Egyptians

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July 7, 2015

We are currently in Jamaica, where we attended our 46th Annual Convention at one of Enough Tribulations Peace & Deliverance Ministries local church branches in Enfield, St. Mary, Jamaica. Our theme, “Deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians” (Exodus 3:8) was very instrumental.

Many people struggle in their daily lives, because they have been bounded by Satan’s spells. Satan uses spiritual strongholds to chain his victims to him. However, people have still been seeing how awesome our God is. He’s still in the miracle making business, He’s still in the healing business, and yes, He’s still in the deliverance business. Many people have been empowered, strengthened, anointed, healed and delivered in Jesus’ name.

We wish to thank all the churches in Jamaica, including our local community churches, and other community members who have supported this convention.

God bless you all, as we look forward to another great year of convention.

Overseer Hervin Ferguson

Minister Gertrude Ferguson

Tags: Anointing, blessings, churches, convention, deliverance, empowerment, Healing, Jamaica, Jesus, miracles, peace, power, prayer, salvation

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Happy Father’s Day!

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June 21, 2015

To all our wonderful dads, we would like to wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Father’s Day!

We pray God’s light will shine on you, as you continue to play such a great role of being a dad.

May your day be filled with joy and happiness, as you are cherished and loved for all you do.

God’s blessing be with you.

From The Team

Enough Tribulations Peace & Deliverance Ministries

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You need both blessings and difficulties, because one without the other is neither.

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May 16, 2015

People who live in affluence for all of life (such as many people in North America and Western Europe) can easily become so accustomed to wealth, blessings, and prosperity that they can easily forget what blessings they actually have. However, if those possessions are taken away, those people will certainly look at life with a new perspective, realizing how much they really had.

You don’t realize how much you have until you don’t have it anymore.

God knows the importance of balance; that is, the importance of having both blessings and difficulties. There are several scriptures that speak about this balance. For example in 1 Peter 4:13, we are told: Rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. Notice how we participate both in suffering and in joy.

Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 1:7, Paul wrote this to the church in Corinth: And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. They experienced both suffering and comfort.

Don’t become too comfortable with what you have, because when you forget that the things you have are a blessing from God and when you start to assume that they are guaranteed possessions, it is quite possible that God will take them away from you in order to teach you that you need both blessings and difficulties, because one without the other is neither.

Contributed: Christ Notes