“Save for a rainy day,” financial experts advise. And they’re right. It is smart to have funds set aside in case of emergency.
But we would also be wise to save up for another kind of rainy day:
- The day great disappointment shatters our joy
- The day the doctor begins a consult by saying, “I’m terribly sorry, but…”
- The day a loved one calls with disturbing news
What could we possibly save up that would help in such circumstances?
Consider: monetary deposits in a bank account insulate us against financial emergencies.
Similarly, we can make faith-statement deposits into our soul-accounts, to insulate us against life’s emergencies. A healthy soul-account offers peace of mind, confidence, and a sense of well-being.
The most valuable faith statements are those straight from scripture, since the Bible is our source of truth.
Statements such as these are worthy starting points:
- God is with me, even in the midst of trial.
“Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You” (Psalm 9:10).
- God is my stronghold in time of trouble, offering help and deliverance.
“The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them” (Psalm 37:39-40).
- He will supply all my needs.
“My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).
Sometimes God makes deposits in our soul-accounts through other reading. Here are a few examples I’ve collected:
- “God makes good things out of the hard times.” – Erica Hale
- “Difficulties are sent to make us grow. Move from complaining to proclaiming what God is doing through the problem. Remind yourself, for every Calvary, there is an Easter.” – Barbara Johnson
- “When we understand that life is not about us, we learn to overlook the trivial and fix our gaze on the eternal. What is an offense compared to His love? What is a rejection compared to His unconditional acceptance? What is a momentary trial compared to an eternity with Him?” – Emmanuelle Gomez
Faith statement deposits also come through experiences, such as:
- The spontaneous hug of a good friend who knows of our struggles. That’s God’s way of assuring us…
…We are not alone.
- An answered prayer—and the answer is far beyond what we asked for. That’s God’s way of showing us…
…His love and blessing never fail, even in the midst of difficulty.
- A transformed spirit through worship. Worry becomes faith. Fear becomes courage. Depression becomes gladness. That proves…
…The joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 4:8).
Faith-statements, deposited in our souls even before we have need of them, provide a deep, sweet sense of security.
When difficulties arise, and the time comes to make withdrawals, we can praise God for each truth. Praise will fill our hearts with song and drown out the voices of worry and fear.
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Your faithfulness, O God, is unwavering and unfailing. Oh, how I want to be faithful to you, especially during difficult circumstances. You have provided the tools. I praise you for the deposits your Spirit makes into my soul account, offering solace, perspective, strength, and wisdom. Help me to avail myself of your gracious provision.
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Great Post!!!! I may re-blog on Saturday, if it is OK with you? Take Care and God Bless 🙂 Kenny T
Thank you, Kenny. I would be honored to have you reblog!
I love this !! I never really thought about it like that.
It’s always a blessing to know when a blog post touches the spirit of another. Thank you for stopping by,Asali!
Just what I needed to hear. Thanks Nancy.
Does my heart so much good to know that God is using these posts to encourage people. Thank you for your faithful visits here, Laura.
Reblogged this on Morning Story and Dilbert.
Thank you, dear Nancy, for this great post. I am not sure who said it, but you reminded me of the quote, “Remember in the dark what God taught you in the light!”
It’s not a matter of “if” we walk through those dark day, but only a matter of “when”.
I so appreciate what you have to say. It always ministers to my heart. Thank you.
Oh, yes! I remember that quote–was it from Joseph Bayly? That’s the idea wrapped up in a perfect, small package. And yes, you are so right that we must be prepared for WHEN the dark days come. There’s no IF about it. Thank you, Heidi, for stopping by so faithfully to offer your wisdom and encouragement.
This is great, I so often wonder how much help money really would do me in times of trouble compared to a solid relationship in God’s Word and with His Family. I need to be prepared spiritually at all times for whatever life throws at me.
You are so right: a solid relationship with God and His family are far more valuable to us in the day of trouble than money. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Wow, this is fantastic! Love the way you took the literal ‘saving for a rainy day’ to the Spiritual. Perfect! I got so much from ‘we can make faith-statement deposits into our soul-accounts, to insulate us against life’s emergencies. A healthy soul-account offers peace of mind, confidence, and a sense of well-being’. And how you gave different examples of how to make those deposits: Scripture, other readings, hugs, answered prayers, and worship. I learn so much from you Nancy!
Again, I am humbled by the way God takes these blog posts and uses them to encourage others. Thank you, Cheri, for YOUR encouragement. You help me to persevere!