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Elijah said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” (1 Kings 19:10) Often a Christian who has withstood severe trials and temptations falters because of a minor difficulty. Elijah found himself in such a position. He had confronted Ahab, king of Israel. He had stood up to 450 prophets of Baal. He had challenged the people of Israel to renew their commitment to the Lord. Then he was faced with the wrath of a vengeful woman, Jezebel. Not only did he flee, but he also began to feel sorry for himself. He concluded, “I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” When we are faced with hard situations, it’s easy to slip into self-pity. But as Elijah was about to learn, God’s people are never left alone. God has promised not to keep us from the valleys, but to walk through them with us (Psalm 23:4). If you fall victim to self-pity. Whatever your circumstances, God is with you.

NO MATTER THE MESS, WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE  { THE WORDS } …. GOD HEARS YOUR HEART