Lately, God has been nagging me with the same Scripture over and over and over again. If I stress out, He reminds me of it. If I start worrying about anything, He reminds me of it. If I wallow in self pity, He reminds me of it. If I begin to feel sad, angry or any emotion that is not happy, peaceful and content--He reminds me of it. I am now convinced that it really is a message from the Lord that is quite powerful for all of His children. I believe it is the CURE for unhappiness, depression, worry...and many mentally developed issues we have. Before I go further: I am not telling you to go against a doctor's advice, stop taking medication, or anything like that...That is between you, your doctor and God. I AM saying that I am convinced that if we would take God at His Word; we may find ourselves on less pills, paying less psychiatric bills, and feeling less crappy. What is this so-called "cure", you ask?? Well, it is in God's Word: Don’t worry about anything; … [Read more...]
Finding Joy in Trials
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Jame 1: 2-4 Several months ago I talked about that fact that it's OK to not be OK when we hit the trials and storms of life. This is still true and what I'm going to share with you today does not contradict those verses or that post of mine. That might seem like a paradox-how is it OK to not be OK during trials-and yet find joy at the same time? This is one of those things that you definitely could not understand as an unbeliever, and sometimes even Christians have trouble with grasping. I am learning this valuable lesson first hand, however. Though I still hate this deployment, though I still am grieving my grandpa, and though we've continued struggling with sickness as the after effect of our immune systems being wiped out, lately I've been finding … [Read more...]
The Daily – No One…
The Word of God is filled with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. I find my time with the Lord an adventure these days. It is like some great expedition to find new worlds--only, I am seeking comfort, answers and aid for my daily life. I am thrilled to tell you that my God has yet to let me down in my search. Honestly, I do not think that we can ever be disappointed with anything God gives us. Anyway, as I dove into His Word today, I found this priceless gem... From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of My hand. No one can undo what I have done. - Isaiah 43:13 (NLT) My heart skipped a beat as I read these words. It came alive in my heart as I realized that during my trip to self pity land--never once did the Lord let go of His loving grip on me. Not once. No one--not even our own flaws, doubts, and failures can snatch us out of the Loving hands of our Mighty God. NO ONE! NO ONE can undo the work He has done and begun in us. No one! Not … [Read more...]
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