Parker Inspirations

My heart is crushed at the lack of faith that people show. I am trying to trust the Lord with all my heart that he is in control. His power is greater than any circumstances that come in our lives. Our faith should not be in men because of their position, or opinions. Paul wrote in 1Corinthians 2:5 “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” I have faith that if God can speak the world into existence, he can change the heart of the wayward. 

In order for cleansing to come we have to admit that we are wrong and seek help. (James 5:16) “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” I am reminded that when I am in sin, I need healing. I also see that when someone else is fallen away they need healing. I cannot change them but I can pray for them. Through prayer we can be used of God to help those who need help. With God all things are possible to them who love and serve him.

I do not want others to give up on me when I fall, so I do not want to give up on others. If you see something, say something. This reminds me of when my children were little, people would come to me and tell me what my child did wrong. When I asked them what they did about it, they replied I am telling you. If we see someone who is fallen, that is our opportunity to be used of God to help them. Why hand it off to someone else? God puts people in our path for a purpose.

My questions to others are:  What have you done to make a difference? How have you tried to help them? Many a time people have opinions about something but are not willing to do anything. I have a hard time talking to people about the hard stuff because I know what a sinner I am. I have my own beam; I do not feel that I qualify to help someone else.  I do not look for opportunities to get involved in other people’s problems. However, I do pray when something comes up and ask God how I can help. Again Prayer is the key to helping others to heal. Prayer has been my retreat when I feel overwhelmed by circumstances around me.

Even now as I write this I feel as though I am looking at someone else and judging. I do not want to be anyone’s judge and jury. I want God’s power to prevail in my life and others. God is the great physician. He has the power to heal sickness, to heal the broken hearted, and to heal the wayward child. I do not want to hold back God’s hand by my lack of Faith.