Put The Glass Down – Sharon Dhinakaran
“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22)
Sometimes we tend to lean on our wisdom or follow the advice of others while facing troubles. To our surprise, they lead to unwanted stress, failure, fear, and depression. As you become highly concerned about a solution for your problem, you will displace God from your life and sink in a sea of worry. Your knees begin to buckle as you try handling all by yourself. So, to avoid the stress and worry, submit yourself completely in the hands of God trusting that He will make your paths straight. He will send the favour on you and whatever you think is impossible, He will make it possible. Here is God’s answer to all your worries, stated in one verse: “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22).
A psychologist illustrated stress management to an audience in this way: She raised a glass of water and inquired smilingly, “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight of this glass does not matter. Instead, the length of time I hold this glass matters. If I hold it for one minute, it is not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I will have pain in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and get paralyzed. On careful observation, we can notice that the weight of the glass does not change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued: “The stresses and worries in life are like this glass of water. Nothing happens when you think about them for a while. They begin to hurt when you think about them a bit longer. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”
Beloved, it is important to safeguard from being strangled by worries. Let go of your stresses. As early as you can, cast all your cares on the Lord who said, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29). Are you concerned about the forthcoming exams? Is the financial problem choking you? Are you staggering with health issues? Remember to put the glass down! Cling on to the Lord who created the heaven and the earth. Everything is possible for Him. He will open a way for you in the wilderness. You can live without fear because God has you in his heart at this very moment. He will not forget you indeed; He cannot forget you.
Prayer:
Loving Lord,
I know You are going before me. You know all my problems. Even now, I surrender all my cares and concerns to You. Help me to get rid of this spirit of worry. Bring me out of this depression. God, You are the source of wisdom. Grant me solution for this problem. Bless me with peaceful sleep every day.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Israel is spiritually, politically, geographically and historically an important nation. Every country from the neighbouring Palestine to the United States claim a stake in it, either as a foe or friend. Above all, this is the country in which the Son of God—the Lord Jesus Christ—was born, died and resurrected 2000 years ago.
Scientifically considered as a pioneering country which has produced intellectuals of the highest order of Albert Einstein, Israel has much to be proud of, as well as much to be concerned about, in terms of its peace and security. All said and done, Israel is God’s beloved nation!
Jesus Calls Ministries, which continues to spread its wings of compassion and prayer worldwide under the anointed leadership of Dr. Paul Dhinakaran has established a Prayer Tower in Jerusalem. Here are some insights about the vision and mission of the Israel Prayer Tower, and how it continues to be a symbol of hope, peace and compassion to Israel and the rest of the world.
“Often, prayer is considered as the last resort for nation building! Very few realise that the Almighty God holds the key to the blessing of every nation, its leaders, policies and strategic plans for citizens’ well-being and prosperity, both in the long-term and in the short-term.
That is why Jesus Calls Ministries continuously engages with the leadership of nations and states —just in order to pray that God’s Plan of Grace, Reconciliation and Holistic Prosperity will be accomplished in every corner of this world. We have also built a house of prayer
(Israel Prayer Tower) in the heart of Jerusalem to bring God’s blessings upon Israel and every other nation.”
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran
Chairman, Jesus Calls
NATION-BUILDING THROUGH PRAYER AND PROPHECY
The Bible says in the Book of II Chronicles 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves
and pray…then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This verse clearly indicates
the role of God’s children in bringing blessings to their own countries. Thus, in the eyes of God, they (YOU) are
placed in such spiritually strategic positions to transform the future of [their] nations and to bring hope, which can
only be achieved through prayer and God’s leading. This is the very basis on which that God has called His Prophet
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran to establish the Israel Prayer Tower, which has a five-fold mission as follows:
1. Bringing People of All Nations together in Jerusalem for prayer and preparing nations for the Second Coming of Christ
2. Providing a deeper spiritual experience for visitors to pray in the midst of historic places of Biblical significance
3. Praying for God’s Plan to come to pass in Israel and every other nation through 24 hrs prayer and prophecy
4. Equipping people through training programs to carry the prophetic anointing back to bless their own countries
5. Offering a free and open platform for people of all nations, languages and congregations to unite and pray at the Israel
Prayer Tower