Have you recently stumbled and fallen? Has something, someone, or some terrible life circumstance tripped you up? If so, I want to encourage you today!
Have you ever seen a track meet at a high school, university, or even on TV? If so, at one time or another, you have probably seen a runner fall down.
It is inevitable at some point in time in a runner’s life that they will fall.
The problem is not that they fall. The problem is that falling puts a test before them–and shows the world if they will pass the test or not. The real test is simply whether they will get back up after they fall–or not.
Someone may be reading this who has fallen down. Maybe you have fallen down.
It could be for any number of reasons:
- a diagnosis;
- a broken friendship;
- a betrayal;
- a financial crisis;
- children who have let you down; or 1,000 other reasons.
What makes matters even worse is that the enemy of your soul is telling you to stay down.
The enemy is telling you not to get back up; that it’s too painful. But you know what? I believe it’s time to GET UP! GET UP! PULL YOURSELF UP! TRY AGAIN!
Friend, you were made to thrive!
You were made to overcome! Psalms 24:16 says, “for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” I think it’s interesting that God said “seven times,” because it is a number that represents infinity. When the righteous person falls, he or she gets up and up and up and up–and that person is YOU!
Dear friend, if you’ve fallen, God is telling you it’s time! It’s time to get up! Paul declares in Ephesians 5:14, “Arise from the dead,” but look carefully at what happens when you get up: “Christ will give you light.”
Maybe it’s time to come into the light and out of the darkness.
Sometimes being in the darkness involves:
- being in the wrong company of people;
- having an attitude of fear, doubt, and unbelief;
- not being in a community of believers; and
- just giving in to hopelessness.
I love what Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 3: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens ….” And I know it is TIME for somebody to get up!
You can’t stay down! You were not meant to stay down; you were meant to fly!
Jesus told Peter, “Peter, you’re going to deny Me three times.” And Peter responded, “Lord, I’ll never deny you!” But Jesus knew better. Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows you will have denied Me three times.”
Peter thought to himself, “That will never happen!” But the truth of the matter is that he did. Peter denied Jesus–not only once, but three times–before that rooster crowed the next morning.
Peter felt awful for what he did, and Jesus knew it.
When Jesus was raised from the dead, the first one He spoke about was Peter. Peter could have chosen to stay down, feeling sorry for himself and blaming others. He could have continued wallowing in self-pity. But you know what? He didn’t. He got up–and changed the world.
You may find yourself in the same predicament. You may feel awful for what you did.
But here’s what you need to know:
- You can get up and begin to talk to yourself.
- You can open your mouth and begin to worship at the top of your lungs.
- You can encourage yourself in the Lord.
- YOU can choose to GET UP and refuse to stay down.
Don’t you think it is time for you to get up and start DREAMING AGAIN? Come on, friend! Get up; you know you want to! You don’t have to do it by yourself; Jesus is with you, helping you all the way!
Is this word for you today? Are you choosing to get up today? If so, leave a comment below and let me hear from you!
Amen i receive It Judy God Blesss you and Jamie
Judy…
We are in a deep financial crisis… but I started praying and reading this emails… and I decided I’m not going to stop fighting… but I need a lot of prayer… please… pray for me… my husband lost his job in 2017… and from then it went bad… he got another job but financially we r worst off than ever… but we are still thankful.. i need a financial breakthrough…
Right on time. I I receive in Jesus name.
I am UP and Trusting God to lead the way!!
Thank you Ps Judy.
Blessings,
Belita
I am in a bad Place RIGHT NOW but I KNOW GOD can help me .I got TO get up and what I need TO do. PLEASE pray with me. That God will put me on the RIGHT road again I am feeling very downright scared inside and I don’t no what to do first
Good Morning Pastor Judy,
Amen!! Amen!!! I have and still find my self falling. And I do remember feeling hopeless but to God be the Glory!!! I wanted to give up because I felt like… what was the point of it all, but then something (Holy Spirit) wouldn’t let me lay there and give up. I began to FIGHT!! (Spiritual Warring with the enemy). God has a PURPOSE for me and I don’t always understand, (It’s been 5 yrs with this thorn in my side), but I wake up each day and say.. …O.k., Lord you woke me up, so what’s on your agenda for me today. Please give me strength because you said, ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Pastor Judy continue to pray for me n my family and please continue to spread the gospel and encouraging us. I Pray God with continue to (OPen Up The Heavens!!!) and pour out everything you need to do so.
Your Sister In Christ
Sherrie, I’ve been in that place too. Scared to pieces. This morning I read Psalm 18:1-3
I suggest you take time to read and soak that in. Search out other scriptures concerning fear/uncertainty of the unknown. The Lord told me and I have written it down to “Be patient, have faith, trust in Him.” No matter what we feel about a situation, or how we struggle on battling the thoughts in our minds, that’s satan’s plan. To throw those fiery darts in our minds, to cause fear, while doubting God at His word. God is faithful in whatever struggles or trials we deal with. Whatever you’re going through, call on Him, and He will guide you through this season. God bless sister. Hang in there. God surely has this too…
The cankerworm has stolen too much from me over the years. Yes I will get up because God has equipped me to succeed in all He has planned for me. Though I am without a job and my ankle is bad that is just another mountain that will be moved. Thank you for being obedient to your calling. Bless you Pastor Judy.
Good morning, everyday I sing ” Miracles” , and I am encouraging myself through my financial crisis and believing in my dreams. I thank God for you, I thank you for a great song , thank you for your encouraging words.
Praise God Judy!was waiting for this message…wow!!!!thank you Lord,I will do it NOW,it’s my message n I received it .,Amen n Amen.Thank you Judy
Amen I receive this in Jesus name. Too many times I have been allowing fear in my life. Not knowing how to get rid of it. Not any more, I’m kicking fear out in Jesus name. I have back problems form car accidents . My husband and I are going through a financial crisis right now. I am believing for a financial breakthrough in Jesus name. Thank you pastor Judy!
Judy, thank you for this word. By the grace of God I’m getting up!! May God bless you
Judy, thank you and thank God!!! This was exactly what I needed to hear. I have been allowing the enemy to keep me down; being a scapegoat for more than my share of sins. Today, I felt God saying ” Get up”. I thought that even God was turning His back on me in disgust. Now, I am getting up to share what God has given me…hope and a future! Thank you!!!
Yes Praise God I have fallen and I am getting back up in Jesus Mighty Name! Thank you Judy Jacobs for your words of encouragement!❤️
Judy
We found out today that my husband may lose his job which is a wall that the enemy has set in front of us to keep us down. Reading this today encouraged my heart as well as your word on new testimony. This setback is a set up for an even greater comeback. To God be all the glory. Thanks for the encouraging word.
We will pray for you, Brittany!
I must get up or ill die aside from God im nothing