Whendancer64
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Once, again, I have found myself being tested in my faith. And, once again, I have to make sure that I STILL have BOTH feet planted on the "SOLID ROCK" that I have come to rely on for ALL of my walk as a follower of Jesus Christ: HIS SPOKEN WORDS.
It was so surreal. Before I received "the news", I had just finished photographing a rainbow that had appeared after a hard rain. Coincidence? I think not. For a few minutes, and I do mean "a few", I was a little shaken because I am not "Super-saint". I am just an old woman trying to finish her race strong in the faith. Immediately, after that, I called one of my prayer warrior friends. Together we took it to the "throne of grace"and laid it at the feet of King Jesus. The results? Last night: I slept like a top! I knew in my "heart of hearts" that He had already granted us our petition. And, the most loving, GOD-glorifying outcome was ALREADY in place....as He said it would be.
I woke up to another day of "promises kept" by the One Who loves me most! The King of ALL Kings has granted me my petition to have that "peace that surpasses all understanding." Why? We are chosen, elected, and beloved children of the GREATEST FATHER OF ALL! HE IS THE ULTIMATE "PROMISE-KEEPER." Amen?
When Jesus was addressing the concerns of the "common" people - concerns regarding where they would get food or clothing- He was telling them what His Father told Him to. That as long as you are able to address Almighty God your "Abba" Father: your needs will be met.....faithfully....generously. Those who cannot should not have such expectations. For the unregenerated, theirs is a life of hardship without hope. They are without His covenant of care. He does, however, dispense mercy as He wills to whomever He will. He does all that pleases Him. Being merciful gives Him pleasure.
BE ENCOURAGED, FAMILY OF THE MOST HIGH GOD
Some of you, who can be called "elder", like me, may be having concerns about what is happening with our government in regards to the "debt ceiling." The outcome, whether the vote is "YEA OR NAY", would not only affect the aged but the disable and those that care for them. The "ripple effect" would be felt by every citizen, so every generation should "brace for impact". Amen?
For some, they are already experiencing hardships that they may never recover from. And, now, they are waiting to see if the chewing gum will hold in their leaking canoe.....or not.
So, the question of the day:what IS the BEST course of action for followers of Christ to take during these "uncertain" times? Answer: What has ALWAYS been the BEST course of action: PRAY WITHOUT CEASING! The prayers of the righteous STILL avails much....GRACE. Amen?
The KING OF ALL KINGS has not left His flock even though it IS scattered all over the earth. AND, until the GOOD SHEPHERD gathers us all up unto Himself and takes us out, we must seek His guidance all the more as trials and tribulations increase...not just for ourselves but intercede for all that are in need of His mercy....the unsaved as well as the saved.
He STILL has His ear inclined to us because our enemy is relentless...and VERY cruel. We must NEVER, for one moment, believe that we can do battle without our Lord's help. WE NEED HIM. WE ARE HIS SERVANTS. HE WILL HELP US AS HE SAID THAT HE WOULD!
FORGET THE OLD AND EMBRACE THE NEW
Years ago, the Christian "mantra"was -"What would Jesus do?" It was concocted to try and inspire the younger generation, at that time, to take time to reflect on the biblical responses of Christ, in various situations, and apply that to theirs rather than what was "popular" culture. It took off like wildfire. But, the sad truth about "fires" of trends is that, inevitably, they burn out.
Instead of becoming a mainstay mindset, "What would Jesus do?" inspired christian items, now, share shelves in thriftstores and/or garage sell tables. You can find them with the "Keep on truckin' "posters next to that annoying, novelty fake bass singing "Don't worry. Be happy."
Beloved,Forever Family, let me admonish you to NOT make "What did Jesus say?" into some sort of "self-help" pep talk mantra as others may be prone to do. Instead, let the words of our Lord fan flames of trust in your hearts that will NEVER burn out! Review them in your prayer closet and/or write them on little notes and place them where you can see them....OFTEN! Our Lord, in obedience to His Father, spoke them so that in the last days...thousands of years after they left His lips....we would have them to strengthen us in the last miles of our race. Amen?
HIS WORDS CONTAIN ETERNAL LIFE AND WILL NOT PERISH EVEN IF THE HEAVENS SHOULD FALL AND THE EARTH SHOULD CRUMBLE! AMEN!!!!
HERE ARE SOME SCRIPTURES CONTAINING SPOKEN WORDS OF JESUS THAT MAY HELP BE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO YOU AS THEY HAVE BEEN TO ME:
JOHN 10:11 - 14, 28 -30
MATTHEW 6:25 -34
MATTHEW 7:24 -27
MATTHEW 7:7-11
JOHN 16:32 -33
JOHN 16:23 -24
MATTHEW 28:18 -20
LET HIS WORDS BE THE SOLID ROCK WHERE YOU, TOO, PLANT YOUR FEET AND KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU OR WITH THE GOVERNMENT -YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A RECIPIENT OF GOD'S COVENANT CARE! AMEN!
BLESSINGS!
It was so surreal. Before I received "the news", I had just finished photographing a rainbow that had appeared after a hard rain. Coincidence? I think not. For a few minutes, and I do mean "a few", I was a little shaken because I am not "Super-saint". I am just an old woman trying to finish her race strong in the faith. Immediately, after that, I called one of my prayer warrior friends. Together we took it to the "throne of grace"and laid it at the feet of King Jesus. The results? Last night: I slept like a top! I knew in my "heart of hearts" that He had already granted us our petition. And, the most loving, GOD-glorifying outcome was ALREADY in place....as He said it would be.
I woke up to another day of "promises kept" by the One Who loves me most! The King of ALL Kings has granted me my petition to have that "peace that surpasses all understanding." Why? We are chosen, elected, and beloved children of the GREATEST FATHER OF ALL! HE IS THE ULTIMATE "PROMISE-KEEPER." Amen?
When Jesus was addressing the concerns of the "common" people - concerns regarding where they would get food or clothing- He was telling them what His Father told Him to. That as long as you are able to address Almighty God your "Abba" Father: your needs will be met.....faithfully....generously. Those who cannot should not have such expectations. For the unregenerated, theirs is a life of hardship without hope. They are without His covenant of care. He does, however, dispense mercy as He wills to whomever He will. He does all that pleases Him. Being merciful gives Him pleasure.
BE ENCOURAGED, FAMILY OF THE MOST HIGH GOD
Some of you, who can be called "elder", like me, may be having concerns about what is happening with our government in regards to the "debt ceiling." The outcome, whether the vote is "YEA OR NAY", would not only affect the aged but the disable and those that care for them. The "ripple effect" would be felt by every citizen, so every generation should "brace for impact". Amen?
For some, they are already experiencing hardships that they may never recover from. And, now, they are waiting to see if the chewing gum will hold in their leaking canoe.....or not.
So, the question of the day:what IS the BEST course of action for followers of Christ to take during these "uncertain" times? Answer: What has ALWAYS been the BEST course of action: PRAY WITHOUT CEASING! The prayers of the righteous STILL avails much....GRACE. Amen?
The KING OF ALL KINGS has not left His flock even though it IS scattered all over the earth. AND, until the GOOD SHEPHERD gathers us all up unto Himself and takes us out, we must seek His guidance all the more as trials and tribulations increase...not just for ourselves but intercede for all that are in need of His mercy....the unsaved as well as the saved.
He STILL has His ear inclined to us because our enemy is relentless...and VERY cruel. We must NEVER, for one moment, believe that we can do battle without our Lord's help. WE NEED HIM. WE ARE HIS SERVANTS. HE WILL HELP US AS HE SAID THAT HE WOULD!
FORGET THE OLD AND EMBRACE THE NEW
Years ago, the Christian "mantra"was -"What would Jesus do?" It was concocted to try and inspire the younger generation, at that time, to take time to reflect on the biblical responses of Christ, in various situations, and apply that to theirs rather than what was "popular" culture. It took off like wildfire. But, the sad truth about "fires" of trends is that, inevitably, they burn out.
Instead of becoming a mainstay mindset, "What would Jesus do?" inspired christian items, now, share shelves in thriftstores and/or garage sell tables. You can find them with the "Keep on truckin' "posters next to that annoying, novelty fake bass singing "Don't worry. Be happy."
Beloved,Forever Family, let me admonish you to NOT make "What did Jesus say?" into some sort of "self-help" pep talk mantra as others may be prone to do. Instead, let the words of our Lord fan flames of trust in your hearts that will NEVER burn out! Review them in your prayer closet and/or write them on little notes and place them where you can see them....OFTEN! Our Lord, in obedience to His Father, spoke them so that in the last days...thousands of years after they left His lips....we would have them to strengthen us in the last miles of our race. Amen?
HIS WORDS CONTAIN ETERNAL LIFE AND WILL NOT PERISH EVEN IF THE HEAVENS SHOULD FALL AND THE EARTH SHOULD CRUMBLE! AMEN!!!!
HERE ARE SOME SCRIPTURES CONTAINING SPOKEN WORDS OF JESUS THAT MAY HELP BE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO YOU AS THEY HAVE BEEN TO ME:
JOHN 10:11 - 14, 28 -30
MATTHEW 6:25 -34
MATTHEW 7:24 -27
MATTHEW 7:7-11
JOHN 16:32 -33
JOHN 16:23 -24
MATTHEW 28:18 -20
LET HIS WORDS BE THE SOLID ROCK WHERE YOU, TOO, PLANT YOUR FEET AND KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU OR WITH THE GOVERNMENT -YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A RECIPIENT OF GOD'S COVENANT CARE! AMEN!
BLESSINGS!
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