Let Go and Let God

As children bring their broken toys with tears for us to mend, I brought my broken dreams to God because He was my Friend.

But then instead of leaving Him in peace to work alone, I hung around and tried to help with ways that that were my own.

At last I snatched them back and cried, "How can You be so slow?" "My child," He said, "What could I do? You never did let go."

[Author Unknown]

Isaiah 55:8-9 … For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.


Philippians 4:6-7 … Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


Matthew 6:34 … Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.


Proverbs 3:5-6 … Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ♥

Jesus, You Are My All In All

When I fall … He lifts me up!

When I fail … He forgives!

When I am weak … He is strong!

When I am lost … He is the way!

When I am afraid … He is my courage!

When I stumble … He steadies me!

When I am hurt … He heals me!

When I am broken … He mends me!

When I am blind, … He leads me!

When I am hungry … He feeds me!

When I face trials … He is with me!

When I face persecution … He shields me!

When I face problems … He comforts me!

When I face loss, … He provides for me!

When I face Death … He carries me Home!

[Author Unknown]

Colossians 3:11 … Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

1 Corinthians 15:28 … And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. ♥

True Friend

A true friend will always lead you closer to God. ℛℒ

Proverbs 27:17 … Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 24:5-6 … A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

2 Corinthians 6:14 … Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Proverbs 12:26 … The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 … Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

Proverbs 13:20 … He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Proverbs 18:24 … A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. ♥

Doubt vs. Faith

Doubt sees the obstacle,

Faith sees the Way.

Doubt sees a long dark night,

Faith sees the day.

Doubt dreads to take a step,

Faith soars on high.

Doubt thunders, "Who believes?"

Faith whispers, "I."

[Author Unknown]

Mark 11:22 … And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. ♥

Trip to Heaven

I was shocked, confused, bewildered,

As I entered Heaven's door,

Not by the beauty of it all,

Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven,

Who made me sputter and gasp--

The thieves, the liars, the sinners,

the alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade

Who swiped my lunch money! Twice.

Next to him was my old neighbor

Who never said anything nice.

Jerry, who I always thought

Was rotting away in hell,

Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,

Looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?

I would love to hear Your take.

How'd all these sinners get up here?

God must've made a mistake!

'And why's everyone so quiet,

So somber? - Please give me a clue.'

'Hush, child,' He said, 'it's because

they're all in shock….

No one thought they'd be seeing you.' ツ

[ Author Unknown]

Ephesians 2:8-9 … For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. ♥

The Light

The light will bring hope, healing, forgiveness, and deliverance to all who will walk in the Light. Yeshua Jesus, the King of Glory is the Light. Amen! ℛℒ

1 John 1:7 … But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Psalm 24:9 … Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Ephesians 5:8 … For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

Isaiah 2:5 … O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

John 8:12 … Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. ♥

The Plan of The Master Weaver

My life is but a weaving between the Lord and me, I may not choose the colors, He knows what they should be, For He can view the pattern upon the upper side, While I can see it only on this, the under side…

Sometimes He weaveth sorrow, which seemeth strange to me, But I will trust His judgement, and work on faithfully, ‘Tis He who fills the shuttle, and He knows what is best, So I shall weave in earnest, leaving to Him the rest…

Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why - The dark threads are as needed in the Weaver’s skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.

[Corrie Ten Boom]

1 Peter 5:10 … But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

John 16:33 … These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Jeremiah 29:11 … For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Romans 8:28 … And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Philippians 1:6 … Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. ♥

Who Should Read the Bible?

The Young… To learn how to live.

The Old … To know how to die.

The Ignorant… For wisdom.

The Learned … For humility.

The Rich … For compassion.

The Poor … For comfort.

The Practical … For counsel.

The Weak… For strength.

The Strong … For direction.

The Haughty … For warning.

The Humble … For exaltation.

The Troubled … For peace.

The Weary … For rest.

The Doubting … For assurance.

The Sinner … For salvation.

The Believer … For guidance.

[Message from the Internet]

It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 ♥

Psalm 23

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The LORD is my shepherd; [That is Relationship]

I shall not want. [That is Supply]

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: [That is Rest]

He leadeth me beside the still waters. [That is Refreshment]

He restoreth my soul: [That is Healing]

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness [That is Guidance]

For his name's sake. [That is Purpose]

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [That is Testing]

I will fear no evil: [That is Protection]

For thou art with me; [That is Faithfulness]

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [That is Discipline]

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: [That is Hope]

Thou anointest my head with oil; [That is Consecration]

My cup runneth over. [That is Abundance]

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: [That is Blessing]

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD [That is Security]

For ever. [That is Eternity]

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Got Oil?

One of these days (or night) the trump is going to sound and the King of kings Yeshua Jesus will step out on the clouds to call us home. … and so shall we ever be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). Keep your lamps burning...watch and pray! Amen. ℛℒ

Matthew 25:1-13 … Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.♥

On Wings of Love

The priceless gift of life is love,

For with the help of God above

Love can change the human race

And make this world a better place

For love dissolves all hate and fear

And makes our vision bright and clear

So we can see and rise above

Our pettiness on wings of love.

[Helen Steiner Rice]

Psalm 36:7 … How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

John 15:12 … This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

1 John 4:7 … Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. ♥

Call On Jesus

There is only one name to call upon in your time of need. Call upon the name of the Lord … and He will answer you! ℛℒ

Psalm 9:10 … And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm 20:7 … Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 116:13 … I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

Psalm 124:8 … Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

Proverbs 18:10 … The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Jeremiah 33:3 … Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Acts 2:21 … And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1 Chronicles 16:8 … Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. ♥

The Will of God

The Will of God will never take you

Where the Grace of God cannot keep you

Where the Arms of God cannot support you

Where the Riches of God cannot support your needs

Where the Power of God cannot endow you.

The Will of God will never take you

Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you

Where the Wisdom of God cannot teach you

Where the Army of God cannot protect you

Where the Hands of God cannot mold you.

The Will of God will never take you

Where the Love of God cannot enfold you

Where the Mercies of God cannot sustain you

Where the Peace of God cannot calm your fears

Where the Authority of God cannot overrule you.

The Will of God will never take you

Where the Comfort of God cannot dry your tears

Where the Word of God cannot feed you

Where the Miracles of God cannot be done for you

Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.

[Rebekah Nolt]

Romans 12:1-2 … I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ♥

The Master's Card

I'm sure you've all received applications for credit cards in the mail. However, I'm here to advertise a different card. You see, my life is a product for others to see. I'm a card carrying representative for The Master's Card.

That's right … the Master’s Card. Let me tell you about it. There are no finance charges, no payments due. My bill has already been covered...it's a prepaid deal. I couldn't afford the price, so Jesus stepped in and paid it for me.

My Name is written on the card for all to see. It is accessible twenty-four hours a day from anywhere in the world. The Master’s Card has so many benefits it's hard to list them all. Let me share some of them with you...you might want to apply for a personal card yourself.

Just for starters there is Unlimited Grace… there is no preset limit to the amount of grace you receive from the Master’s Card. Unbounding Love… Have you been looking for love in all the wrong places? Then, look no farther than the Master’s Card. It offers the greatest rate on love that has ever been offered.

The Master’s Card gives you access to many "members only" benefits. Want real joy despite the difficulties of life? Apply for the Master’s Card. Want a lasting peace? Apply for the Master’s Card. Looking for something you can always rely on in a jam? The Master’s Card is perfect for you.

Another great thing about The Master’s Card is that it never expires and will never be cancelled. Once you're a member, you're a member for life...eternal life, that is.

Jesus is standing by right now to take your call. Don’t delay. This great offer won’t last forever.

Peace, joy and hope: Invaluable.

Faith, contentment and assurance: Inestimable.

Salvation: Priceless.

Membership has its privileges, you know. So why not apply today? It's only a prayer away.....

[Author Unknown]

Romans 10:9 … That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Acts 2:21 … And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts 16:31 … And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Hebrews 5:9 … And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.

Revelation 3:20 … Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. ♥

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Said the robin to the sparrow, “I should really like to know, Why these anxious human beings ... Rush about and worry so.”

Said the sparrow to the robin, “Friend I think that it must be, That they have no Heavenly Father, Such as cares for you and me.”

[Author Unknown]

Luke 12:6-7 … Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Psalm 55:22 … Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Matthew 10:29-31 … Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

1 Peter 5:7 … Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. ♥

Open Our Eyes

When our eyes are truly opened to the Lord God, nothing else really matters. ℛℒ

Acts 26:18 … To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

2 Kings 6:17 … And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Psalm 146:8 … The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:

Ephesians 1:18 … The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Hebrews 12:2 … Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ♥

Forever, Forever!

Praise now is one of the great duties of the redeemed. It will be their employment for ever.

[Albert Barnes]

Psalm 52:9 … I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Psalm 84:4 … Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

Exodus 15:2 … The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

1 Chronicles 16:36 … Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

Psalm 45:17 … I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Isaiah 43:21 … This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

1 Peter 4:11 … If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 19:5 … And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. ♥

Forever [sung by Chris Tomlin]

Sing Praise, Sing Praise…
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever, forever.

The Bible Lives

Generation follows generation – yet it lives.

Nations rise and fall – yet it lives.

Kings, dictators, rulers come and go – yet it lives.

Torn, condemned, burned – yet it lives.

Hated, despised, cursed – yet it lives.

Doubted, suspected, criticized – yet it lives.

Damned by atheists – yet it lives.

Scoffed at by scorners – yet it lives.

Exaggerated by fanatics – yet it lives.

Misconstrued and misstated – yet it lives.

Ranted and raved about – yet it lives.

Its inspiration denied – yet it lives.

Yet it lives – as a lamp to our feet.

Yet it lives – as a light to our paths.

Yet it lives – as the gate to Heaven.

Yet it lives – as a standard for childhood.

Yet it lives – as a guide for youth.

Yet it lives – as an inspiration for the matured.

Yet it lives – as a comfort for the aged.

Yet it lives – as food for the hungry.

Yet it lives – as water for the thirsty.

Yet it lives – as rest for the weary.

Yet it lives – as light for the heathen.

Yet it lives – as salvation for the sinner.

Yet it lives – as grace for the believer.

[O. Woods]

Isaiah 40:8 … The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. ♥

Be sure to take your vitamins every day!

Anxious – Take Vitamin A

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Blue- Take Vitamin B

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.(Psalm 103:1)

Crushed- Take Vitamin C

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

Depressed- Take Vitamin D

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. (James 4:8)

Empty- Take Vitamin E

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalm 100:4)

Fearful- Take Vitamin F

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)

Greedy- Take Vitamin G

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6:38)

Hesitant- Take Vitamin H

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! (Isaiah 52:7)

Insecure- Take Vitamin I

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)

Jittery- Take Vitamin J

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. (Hebrews 13:8)

Know nothing- Take Vitamin K

Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Psalm 100:3)

Lonely- Take Vitamin L

Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:20)

Mortgaged- Take Vitamin M

My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Nervous- Take Vitamin N

Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God. (Nehemiah 9:31)

Overwhelmed- Take Vitamin O

Overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

Perplexed or puzzled?- Take Vitamin P

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)

Quitting- Take Vitamin Q

Quit you like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)

Restless- Take Vitamin R

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. (Psalm 37:7)

Scared- Take Vitamin S

Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger. (Zephaniah 2:3)

Tired- Take Vitamin T

They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Uncertain- Take Vitamin U

Understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. (Isaiah 43:10)

Vain- Take Vitamin V

Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. (Acts 5:16)

Wondering what to do?- Take Vitamin W

What doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8)

Exhausted?- Take Vitamin X

Exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (1 Timothy 4:7)

Yearning for hope?- Take Vitamin Y

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)

Zapped- Take Vitamin Z

Zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)

[Message from the Internet]

Star Struck

A little girl and her father walked in the evening. Fascinated, she looked up at the stars, but made no comment. “What are you thinking?” her father asked and the little girl replied, “If the bottom side of heaven is so beautiful, how wonderful the other side must be!”

[Author Unknown]

Job 22:12 … Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are! ♥

Heartprints

Whatever our hands touch -

We leave fingerprints!

On walls, on furniture

On doorknobs, dishes, books.

There's no escape.

As we touch we leave our identity.

Wherever I go today

Help me leave heartprints!

Heartprints of compassion

Of understanding and love.

Heartprints of kindness

And genuine concern.

May my heart touch a lonely neighbor

Or a runaway daughter

Or an anxious mother

Or perhaps an aged grandfather.

Send me out today

To leave heartprints.

And if someone should say,

'I felt your touch,'

May they also feel the love

That is deep inside my heart.

[Author Unknown]

Philemon 1:5-6 … Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. ♥

Glorious Hope

It is a very blessed thing to be on the watch for Christ, it is a blessing to us now. How it detaches you from the world! You can be poor without murmuring. You can be rich without worldliness. You can be sick without sorrowing. You can be healthy without presumption. If you are always waiting for Christ's coming, untold blessings are wrapped up in that glorious hope.

[Charles H. Spurgeon]

Proverbs 8:34 … Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Jeremiah 17:7 … Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Titus 2:13 … Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

John 14:2-3 … In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 … Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ♥

Safe In The Lord

The Believer finds safety not in the absence of danger but in the presence of God.

[Author Unknown]

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Deuteronomy 33:27

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. Psalm 61:4

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 ♥

Jesus is Coming ... Again!

He came the first time to die; He is coming again to raise the dead.

When He came the first time, they questioned whether He was King; the next time the world will know that He is King of kings and Lord of lords.

The first time He wore a crown of thorns; the next time He will be wearing a crown of glory.

The first time He came in poverty; the next time He is coming in power.

The first time He had an escort of angels; the next time He will come with ten thousands of His saints.

The first time He came in meekness; He is coming again in majesty.

[Adrian Rogers]

John 14:2-3 ... In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ... For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Revelation 22:12-13 ... And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. ♥

I Shall Not Be Moved

Glory Hallelujah I shall not be moved. Anchored in Jehovah I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

I shall not be I shall not be moved. I shall not be I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

In His love abiding I shall not be moved. And in Him confiding I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

I shall not be I shall not be moved. I shall not be I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

Though the tempest rages I shall not be moved. On the rock of ages I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

I shall not be I shall not be moved. I shall not be I shall not be moved. Just like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:6 ♥

God and the Spider

During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific Island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.

Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would be killed.

As he waited, he prayed, "Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen."

After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close. He thought, "Well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one.." Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.

As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave. "Ha, he thought. "What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humor."

As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered for quite a while. "Lord, forgive me," prayed the young man. "I had forgotten that in You … a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall."

We all face times of great trouble. When we do, it is so easy to forget the victories that God would work in our lives, sometimes in the most surprising ways. As the great leader, Nehemiah, reminded the people of Israel when they faced the task of rebuilding Jerusalem, "In God we will have success!" [Nehemiah 2:20]

Remember: Whatever is happening in your life, with God, a mere spider's web can become a brick wall of protection. Believe He is with you always. Just speak His name through Jesus His son, and you will see His great power and love for you.

[Author Unknown]

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Isaiah 54:17

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 1 Samuel 2:9

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Psalm 31:20

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Hebrews 13:6

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19 ♥

U-Turns

Repentance requires that you have a change of heart; change your mind and look at God's way. God wants us to turn away from sin, and turn toward Him, trusting in Yeshua Jesus. If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns! ℛℒ

Acts 3:19 … Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

Joel 2:13 … And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Matthew 4:17 … From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Acts 17:30 … And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

2 Peter 3:9 … Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. ♥