That First Day Feeling
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DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED During the course of our lives many things happen that we come to anticipate. School, marriage, children, and even death are some of those parts of life that can be expected. But what happens when the unexpected comes along? What about the “First Time or First Day” unexpected meaningful events in your life that changed your life forever? What did you feel when you were told of or witnessed the passing of a parent, sibling, or a very close friend at an age you would never suspect it to happen? What did you think or feel when you were told of a sickness that would change your entire life or ultimately bring an earlier than expected end to the life of a loved one or you? How do you handle and deal with an unexpected event in your life? Everyone handles unexpected events differently. Some people have that “I’ll take it on and get through it attitude” and some have the “I can’t deal with it and go into reclusion attitude”. No matter how you deal with these situations, the bottom line is we have to deal with it and get past the initial first feelings. The one place to put your hope of getting past these events of fear in your life is to place your hope in God. In Isaiah 41:10, God speaks about fear and has this to say; “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (NIV) When we look to God for hope, we need to hand the problem over to God as well and leave it with Him. When you pray and ask God to intervene, you have to trust that God will work in the situation and will work through the situation according to his will and plan for you. Remember, in the first part of the book we spoke about God having a plan for our life already laid out before we were born into the world. Trusting God to see us past the unexpected and caring for us in times of need is the only way to get to the other side of the experience. Psalm 56:3 speaks about trusting God and putting your fears aside. Listen to these words from David; “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” (NIV) Proverbs 3:5-6 also speaks to us about trusting God; “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (NIV) Trusting in God, turning over our fears to him when we need him is what God wants from his children. Have you placed your trust and faith in God? Do you know without a doubt that God will prevail over all situations in your life? There are times when we hasten and/or create our own problems by taking things into our own hands. Develop that close relationship with God, where you can turn over all of your fears to him. Do you now have a close relationship with God? One that when you call on Him you know he will answer according to his will for your life? Begin today to build a closer relationship with God with a daily reading of His Word and a prayer life that reflects His message. You will love the results of that personal relationship with Him as He directs you through those tough times.
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About the Book
Take a minute and reflect back on some of the most meaningful first time events in your life and your feelings on That First Day during or after the event. In this book, you will have the opportunity to bring those memories alive again as you read the stories of individuals from all walks of life and by seeing how scripture directs your walk each day just as it directed their walk that eventful first day for them. You are going to see how the choices you make in your life will direct the path you follow throughout your life here and for eternity. As you read the book, allow yourself to imerse in God's word through the scripture that relates to each section and tie that scripture into your own life events.
About the Author
David has been a Christian since the age of nine and has attended and been active in his church David enjoys taking scripture and relating it to his life and current events going on in the world. Over the past thirty five years David has taken on many leadership roles in church which has enriched his study and personal interpretation of God's Word. As David's life has progressed through the years, David has found that the memories and feelings he has are cherished more and more each day. When he shared some of his memories and feelings with family and friends, it became very evident that there is a need to have available a book that causes you to step back and reflect on your life, the memories, and feelings of those first day or first time events that you cherish and relate them to scripture verses. David has done that throughout this book. Currently David lives in Stallings, NC and attends church at First Baptist Church Indian Trail located in Indian Trail, NC. Through God's leadership and working with his pastor, David has been instrumental in beginning two new ministries in the church. The first ministry being the Intecessory Prayer Ministry and the second ministry being the New Beginnings Ministry, which is a ministry for the unemployed or those looking to make a change in career. David enjoys the challenge of taking on new ideas and turning them into reality. David has been married to the love of his life, Billie Jean, for 38 years and has two sons who are married and live close by.