God Is My Help

It’s not as if I always have great faith every moment. Sometimes, even the prayers and supplications I offer feel like mere words—spoken while still trying to find an anchor to hold onto.

So when I sang this song today, it felt more like a heart’s plea than a conviction declaration. I found myself simply saying, “God, please work it out. If you don’t come through, it would be the end of me.”

Gradually, I’m beginning to understand the depth of the author’s pain when he wrote the Psalm: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills…” The speaker had a history—a track record—of seeking help from people who ultimately couldn’t provide it. Time and again, he looked to others, believing they would show up, only to realize at the peak of his need that it was God who truly worked it out.

You don’t need to have massive faith at all times. Sometimes, it’s enough to simply look up.

And so he cried out in Psalm 121:1–2:

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”

This Psalm is a powerful expression of trust and confidence in God's help and protection. It acknowledges Him as the ultimate source of strength and guidance.

There are moments when even saying “It is well” feels like forcing words past choked-up tears, pain, and sorrow. But you know what? Say it anyway. Say to your soul: It is well.

Even as I type these words, I feel relief washing over me.

Say these words to yourself—even if there's just a sliver of doubt within you:

God will work it out.

The debt may have piled up. The bank might be on the verge of claiming everything in your name. Still—God will work it out.

Like a child who's lost his medal and is weeping, but is being comforted by a guardian—speak to yourself:

God will work it out.

And the more you say it, the more your faith is built up.

God will work it out.

God will work it out.

One thing I know,

One thing I’m sure of is:

God will work it out

Believe the truth in Romans 8:28:

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

These words remind us that God is actively working in our lives—even when we can't see it or understand it.

So as you go about your day, why not put the song “God Will Work It Out” on repeat? Let it bless you, uplift you, and give you the hope, strength, and courage to face today.

Stay Revived!

God Will Work It Out

"Just trust God; He is going to work it out, and it is well." These two statements often emerge from situations where people have little faith in any victory. I don’t want to speak negatively or declare defeat. Perhaps, in that moment, I lack the right words to alleviate my pain or hurt, so I resolve to say, "It is well," just like the Shunammite woman.

As I walked down the road after taking my brother to the bus stop for a planned meeting, this song dropped in my heart: "God will work it out. God will work it out. One thing I know, one thing I am sure of, is that God will work it out." My mind had already run ahead to the victory I was expecting, and before I could finish my thoughts, the Lord spoke to me through this song.

As I sang these words, I realized it was exactly what I needed at that moment. These words might not just be for me, but for you, who believes in God for an Easter miracle or an April testimony. God’s word for you today is: "I am going to work it out." It might not look like it; it might not feel like it, but God’s word has assured us that "surely there is an end, and your expectations will not be cut short."

Here is the MSGT:

(17-18) Don't for a minute envy careless rebels;

soak yourself in the Fear-of-God—

That's where your future lies.

Then you won't be left with an armload of nothing.

I have been inspired by the words in the book of Kings: "I might not see the wind, the lightning, or the breeze, but definitely, the rain will come." Hey, Abba’s beloved, the rain will surely come, even if you don’t see the entire process or the stages, because God will work it out.

I am confident in my spirit that He is working it out. You won't be left with an armload of nothing.

Stay Revived!

When the Miracle Doesn't Come

Romans 10:17:

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

As a believer growing in my faith, this scripture has always encouraged me to dive into God's Word and read through it, hoping that faith would be developed for the victory I desire. However, I recently gained a deeper understanding through a teaching: it is not just the act of reading the Word that grows my faith, but my ability to hear what God is saying in any given situation that truly nourishes my faith and brings about results.

Consequently, I felt led to study Psalm 74. After some days, I found myself returning to the Psalms again. I wondered why I was revisiting these verses since I had already studied them. The revelation came that we must transition from merely reading to actively hearing.

Yes, you may have studied God's Word this morning or over the weekend, but did you truly hear Him? God's Word is not merely text on paper; it is His voice calling out to us, inviting His kingdom to reign not only in the world but also in our personal lives. We must first listen to His call through the scriptures.

Having navigated life's crises and conflicts, we often find ourselves with a veil over our hearts. In such moments, we may hear but struggle to understand; we see, yet our vision is distorted. Too often, we settle for less when God is saying, "My beloved, can you just hear Me?" 

He desires more for us:  

- "No, I don’t just want you to get the breakthrough; I want you to be free. Beyond the lack of fruitfulness, there is bondage, and you need to be delivered."

- "Your child doesn’t just need to pass the exams; I desire them to serve Me and be a living testimony of My goodness on Earth."

- "The business can flourish, the career can advance, and your health can improve, but first, you must hear Me."

The next phase of the breakthrough you desire calls you to a deeper level of faith, and this faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Every day, as we present our concerns to God, our faith expresses, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief."

Beyond merely finding the right scripture, we are reminded of what the blood of Jesus has accomplished for us. The veil that once blinded our hearts has been torn away, allowing us to hear God ministering to our spirits.

To me, this is not just an Easter season; it symbolizes a new beginning. As I reflect on the victories Christ Jesus has given me, I lay claim to them through His blood.

So today, I hear the Word of God.  

I see my new reality through His Word.  

And I triumph over the strategies of the enemy because, through faith, I have birthed my testimony.

I see.  

I hear.  

I know.  

I do.

We don't just get a breakthrough when you hear God but as we present His word over to Him we are transformed from the truth in the word.

Stay Revived!

Cheers to the greatest game ever played.

Checkmate!

It is remarkable how God played a chess game with mankind. As the Sovereign Lord, He gave His Son as the final move—a checkmate—and ended the game.

Mankind thought they were ending the ministry of Jesus. If only they had known that this was God’s plan from the very beginning. As the Sovereign God, He had orchestrated it all. They were merely walking into His divine strategy. Through it, He would win mankind back to Himself.

“Death has been swallowed up in victory.
‘Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?’
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (NIV)

That checkmate marked the end of pain, the dominion of Satan, and the beginning of a new realm—one where the Holy Spirit leads us. It is the very reason we gather to celebrate Easter.

To those who believe He gave the power to be called sons Of God, I want to remind us today: the price Jesus paid is still valid. It remains the reason why we can confidently cry out, “Abba, Father.”

Friends, I encourage you to take a moment today and reflect on this checkmate. Embrace the benefits. It brought us joy, peace, and most importantly, God gave Himself for our salvation,  so we can be free from the shackles of the enemy.

The blood of Jesus has a voice.
It calls out to us continuously—seeking, interceding, and atoning on our behalf. This blood speaks mercy over you. And it is because of this mercy that we can boldly declare: we partake in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Stay revived!