Subject: Your Hut is Burning.

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small uninhabited island.
He prayed Feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help , but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted , he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him form the element, and to store his few possessions.
But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky, The worst had happened: everything was lost.
He was stunned with grief and anger.
God how could you do this to me! he cried.
Early the next day, however he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island.
It had come to rescue him. : how did you know I was here?
asked the weary man of his rescuers.
We saw you smoke signal,they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad.
But we should not lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time you little hut is burning to the ground.
it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.

You say. It is impossible God says: All things are possible(Luke 18:27) You say I am too tired: God says: I will give you rest (Matt 11:28-30)

You say: Nobody really loves me God says: I love you ( John 3:16 & John 13:34)

You say I can not go on God says: May grace is sufficient(II Cor. 12:9)

You say. I can not figure things out God says: I will direct your steps( Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say : I can not do it God says: You can do all things( Phil 4:13)

You say: I am not able God says: I am able ( II Cor. 9:8)

You say: It is not worth it God says: It will be worth it( Romans 8:28)
You say I can not forgive myself God says: I forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say I can not manage. God says: I will supply all your needs(Phil 4:19)

You say I an afraid God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear( II Tim 1:7)

You say. I an always worried and frustrated God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say I do not have enough faith God says: I have give everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

You say. I am not smart enough God says:I give you wisdom (I Cor 1:30)

You say. I feel all alone God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb. 13:5)