Category: Trials and Tribulations

Bible Verse of The Day – When God Puts Us To The Test – 1-14-18

Greetings! 

How many of us enjoy preparing for and taking tests? It’s safe to say that not many of us enjoy it much. 

But life is actually a never-ending series of tests that we have to pass if we wish to advance. And God is the test administrator! 

We just published a brand new video on this topic. It’s eye-opening, to say the least. 

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When we face a trial in our lives, God can use it to test us. Whether we pass the test or not is completely up to us. 

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But whether we advance in our lives is also dependent on whether we pass the test! 

Please take a few minutes to watch the video and see what God has to say about the tests we face in our lives. 

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Enjoy the rest of your day and be sure to seek God when trials come, so we can be sure to pass the test the first time we take it! 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-26-17

1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV) 2 “No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Today’s word is “better days are coming”.

The past few years for my family it has been one thing after another. I am not complaining or ungrateful at all. God has been our provision, our escape and we have seen miraculous things happen right before our very own eyes.

But we have been through a lot of things that have been very trying and very tough.

It has been bittersweet at times. But the best thing is to know that whatever we were faced with, God was close by! He was right there with us.

Having such an Anchor standing with us when we were faced with hard news made it all much better. It kept us grounded even when our first instinct was to take off running from it all.

If you are going through a lot, we know how you feel. We are here with you.

We want you to know that you are going to come through this, and better days will come your way as you continue to press in to your Rock.

Our Lord God Almighty is our Rock. He will calm the storm for you! Amen.

​​​​​​​Psalm 107:29 (NKJV) 29 He calms the storm, So that its waves are still.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-13-17

Psalm 107:29 (NKJV) 29 He calms the storm, So that its waves are still.

Today we were at a place called the overlook. It’s a local spot where we like to sit and enjoy the ocean view.

As we sat there, we watched the raging sea, with large waves crashing, and listened to the wind howling. And the sky was dark with stormy clouds.

Many of the wind gusts were strong enough to cause our vehicle to rock back and forth!

But how peaceful we were, knowing that our God has control over all of this.

When storms come, whether it’s a natural storm or storm in our life, we don’t need to fret and worry.

God is amazing! His might, power and awesomeness are seen all around us. We just have to sit still long enough to notice it and take it in.

We may be struggling. And everything around us might seem to be falling apart. There’s no doubt that this is a storm. And this is a good time to stop, sit down and start to praise Him.

The enemy doesn’t think we will do this. He likes to throw things at us here and there, because he wants us to be scared. He wants us to take our eyes off of God and put them on the storm around us, or anything else but Him. Don’t let the enemy win.

Look to the One who calms the storm.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-3-17

Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

Every one of us is facing some kind of trial or hurdle that we need to overcome. 

For some of us it’s the loss of a loved one. For others, it’s a financial crisis. For some, it’s a health crisis that we’re facing. And for others, it may be any number of things that you’re facing. 

These things may seem insurmountable, impossible to overcome and bigger than anything you’ve ever had to face. 

And you’re right. They are impossible, without God’s help. 

But, with God they can be faced boldly and overcome. He gives us what we need to live victoriously. He equips us to be warriors in the spirit, standing boldly in the face of adversity and conquering those things that would try to take us out once and for all. 

Romans 8:37 (NKJV) 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 

It won’t always be easy. In fact, it is rarely easy. But it is NOT impossible! The most important thing to remember is that when man says no, God says yes! And when we feel like we cannot stand another minute, we need to pick up our armor, draw our strength from God, and stand. 

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 

This thing we’re facing will be defeated, in the name of Jesus, if we stand in Him. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-16-17

Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

What are we facing right now?

What is it that is trying to get us to waver in our faith?

What is trying to get us to doubt God?

It doesn’t really matter who or what we’re up against right now. They do not hold our future in their hands.

There is only One who does that. And He does not change, lie or go back on a promise.

Rise up in the name of Jesus! Stand strong in His name and by His spirit, and hold fast to His word. For He is faithful and will bring you through whatever you’re facing right now.

Victory is ours, in Jesus’ name.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-10-16

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV) 11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

We want to tell you today that YOU are doing a GREAT job!

You’re facing trials and struggles but you’re doing your best to hang in there. You are trying to do the right thing. You haven’t given up, you are still STANDING and that is all that is required.

We can’t worry or compare ourselves with others and where they are at in their life, because everyone is in a different place. Some may be celebrating a victory, while others are fighting to make it through a battle.

We can absolutely learn from others at times, but as we are learning we can’t compare our situations or where we are at to theirs. It can cause discouragement.  Everyone is in a different place, working on different things in their life.

I remember one day I was praying and I heard, “you are doing wonderful.” I was like, “what? Who me? I really didn’t think so”.

That was my reaction to what I heard. But God wanted me to know how He felt about me. Who was I to disagree with Him?

So today, despite how you see yourself or feel about your situation, we are saying to you, keep on standing, take one day at a time and keep looking to God. You are doing a good job!

Ephesians 6:14 (NKJV) 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-4-16

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Trials and tribulations will come to each of us at one time or another. It’s inevitable. It’s just as much a part of life as joy and happiness.

Jesus himself told us that this would be so.

John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Some will say that life as a believer should be smooth sailing, and that believers should be exempt from such trials and trouble. God’s word doesn’t say that.

But here is what the word does say; that as we face each trial, we have the assurance that God will strengthen us and comfort us as we go through them.

So as we face those things that are before us, we can (and should) look to God for our comfort and our strength.

And remember that no trial lasts forever. He is our strength and our hope.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-16-16

Psalm 30:5 (NKJV) 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.

As we wrote about yesterday, sometimes we need to wait on God. Sometimes the waiting can be painful. Sometimes it can feel like forever.

And while we’re waiting, we can get pretty caught up in our emotions. They can seem like a rollercoaster, up and then down, and then up again.

And in all of this, things can sometimes seem so unsure. But we need to remember something, and that is this; God’s favor is for life. Weeping may last for the night. But joy comes in the morning!!

This season of struggle that you’re going through is not forever. This trial that you’re facing will not destroy you. This time of drought that you’re in won’t last forever.

We can cry our tears and we can lay on our faces before God, asking Him to take this thing away that’s so daunting in front of us.

But when everything is said and done, our tears and our weeping will only be for a short time. And then joy will return!

So hold fast to His promises and don’t give up hope. Wipe the tears from your eyes and look up. Morning is coming soon.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-11-15

Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

These are words that were spoken by Joseph, as he faced his brothers; the brothers who sold him into slavery many years earlier. What they did, they did with evil intent. But God turned it around and used it for good.

There are many reading this who are facing situations that are hard. Some may be facing the toughest things they’ve ever faced in their lives. You may feel like darkness has closed in on you and you can see no light at all.

But know this. What the enemy has intended for evil, God can work for good.

It might feel like absolutely nothing good can come from your situation, the chaos you feel, the hurt and the pain that you’re struggling with. You can see nothing good, anywhere.

But when we are at our lowest, looking up, God already has a plan in the works. We just need to stick with Him and walk with Him so He can bring it to pass.

That is the hard part. That is the part that so many of us get wrong, because we get tired, frustrated and scared, and we give up too soon.

We can tell you from personal experiences that those times when we are about to throw in the towel and take things into our own hands are exactly when God has moved on our behalf, and turned what looked like catastrophes into victories.

So hold fast to God. Cling to His word. And remember that where the enemy sows evil, distress and chaos, God will bring healing, peace and joy, if we don’t give up.

Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-6-15

John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Some of us are facing some serious challenges in our lives right now.

In fact, the mountain in front of you might seem insurmountable. They loom over us like a black cloud that will suck the life out of us.

But Jesus has told us to be of good cheer. Why? Because He overcame the world. He overcame insurmountable odds Himself, for us.

He told us that we would face tribulations in this world. And it’s a fact that we do. Nobody will argue with this for one second.

But as we place our faith and trust in Him, He gives us what we need to overcome those obstacles.

Don’t get this wrong. Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we think they should. Sometimes the end result of something isn’t at all what we would have wanted.

But in it all and through it all, God holds us up. And, if we let Him, He will give us His peace.

Trust Him, children of God. If there is anyone worthy of our trust, it’s our Savior and Redeemer.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-23-15

James 4:14 (NKJV) 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

Life is precious and fragile.

God has put each of us here for a purpose. One that’s unique to us. And He has created each one of us uniquely, to fulfill that purpose while we’re here on earth.

We can get sidetracked with so many things in the world. We face struggles and trials. We get knocked down and, with God’s help, we get back up again. There are times when those trials and struggles can try to choke the life out of us.

It can be hard sometimes to keep our focus on where it needs to be. Because when we’re in the midst of the storm, all we can think of is how we’re going to come out of it safely and with everything still intact.

But during those storms, that’s when we need to adjust our focus and make sure our eyes are on God, our refuge and sustainer, not on the obstacle in front of us.

Most of the time we’re so busy trying to hold onto the things that we think we’re in jeopardy of losing, we forget to hold onto God. But if we hold onto God and trust Him with our situation, He will protect us and bring us through safely.

It may not always mean that we get to keep our possessions that we were fighting so hard to hold onto, but in the end, those possessions are just “stuff”. When we’ve lived our lives and we take our last breath, that stuff will get left behind anyway.

No, God doesn’t mind if we have earthly possessions. But if letting go of them is what’s required in order to hold onto God and survive the storm, then so be it. Let’s let go and stay alive!

Trust Him, people of God. For He is our source, not the things that we sometimes hold so tightly to.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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