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...]
The Daily – Crushed
I was trying to pin point what I have been feeling lately, and then I came upon a Scripture that defined my feelings so clearly. I am always amazed at how I find peace, hope and guidance in God's Word. I am so happy that I do not have to be without the Lord. I am so blessed to be one of His daughters! :) I find much comfort in the Psalms. David poured his heart out to God passage after passage. He hid nothing from God and had so much inner pain, doubts, turmoil and fears. He seemed to always be just out of reach of what he sought after... David was much like me... The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. - Psalm 34:18-19 (NLT) Crushed is what my spirit is. After looking up Hebrew and dictionary meanings for crushed in this text, and finding; break, break in pieces, crush, bruise, destroy, contrite, smite, oppress, beat to pieces--I am certain … [Read more...]
The Daily – Always Near
Sometimes I feel like my life is one big trial. I mean just when I feel like I have overcome one, another is ready to pounce. Honestly, it can be quite defeating. There are days that I just want to curl up on the couch and wallow in self pity. It is a hard place to be--yet, I find myself choosing to be there far too often. It's almost like I forget that my Redeemer is Ever-Present and has loving arms wide open to receive me. The Lord is righteous in all His ways and gracious and merciful in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth. He will fulfill the desires of those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him; He also will hear their cry and will save them. - Psalm 145:17-19 I find this passage of Scriptures to be profoundly comforting when I am in the muck of self pity. I am reminded that the Creator of all things, the King of Kings, the Great I AM is ALWAYS near me. He loves me and NEVER leaves my side. If I ever feel … [Read more...]
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