When we sin and mess up our lives, we find that God doesn’t go off and leave us–He enters into our trouble and saves us.
From Jeremiah 15:20: “And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord.”
Fresh, fallen snowflakes
Morning’s glistening landscape—
Sparkling winter day
From winter’s postcard
Covered with fresh, powder snow—
Majestic pines rise
Calm valley meadow
Undisturbed snowy blanket—
Cautious buck deer waits
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story.
No story is innocent. To tell is to put oneself in danger. To remain silent is to isolate yourself.
Boris Cyrulnik (born 1937) is a French physician and writer. He has written several books about the science of psychology. As a child, he survived the Holocaust when his family was captured.
From Matthew 14:25-27: “And early in the morning He came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”
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Following God’s commandments
Delivering steadfast courage
Building up one’s faith and trust
Go sends us forth, encouraged
Imagine walking each day
With Biblical superstars
Amazing stories with truth
God waiting near, not too far
Israel cries out in Egypt
God hears their anguish and pain
Moses’ courage answers prayers
Pharaoh’s heart, forever slain
God commissions a leader
Joshua destined to lead
His faith in God carries strength
His plan and vision succeeds
Daniel faces certain death
Overcoming his demise
God foils lions’ hunger
Courage arrives in disguise
Christ completes His final task
A Cross marks defeat, they say
His living breath creates light
Salvation, lives from that day
Boldness, defined by our Lord
Confronting uncertain pain
Faithful and steadfast courage
God’s love, never will abstain
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From American film actress, Dorothy Bernard: “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”
When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution. The undecided heart searches for an escape.
Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest–well, that is a choice.
From Psalm 37:39: “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their refuge in the time of trouble.”
Evil creeps into lives
Subtle in its motives
Fueling empty worry
Steaming locomotive
Walking endless circles
Worry filling each breath
Joy fading like parched grass
Hope withers into death
Come to God, trusting Him
Angels watching over
During times of trouble
Peace-filled, greenest clover
Lord’s refuge, hope reborn
Worry dims, mercy’s peace
Love sharing His goodness
Grace solves each puzzle piece
Walking God’s righteous road
His comfort soothes each soul
Empty worry exchanged
Forgiveness makes us whole
From Psalm 91:11: “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
True contentment comes from godliness in the heart, not from wealth in hand.
From Luke 12:15: “And He said to them, Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.'”
A young, married couple plans to fill their Christian home with children. Facing fertility issues, the husband and wife seek advice from doctors.
After months of trying the medical route and completing test after test, they retreat from doctors. As they decide to focus on their continuing journey of prayer, their dream of having a baby is left in God’s hands.
A few more months run their course, and the couple is still waiting. In God’s plan, an answer will eventually come, but it will be by His design and used for His glory.
Witnessing God’s lasting hope, peace, joy, and love, this Christian husband and wife discover their wish will be granted. A baby will be born just after the New Year begins. They are excited, but they take time to praise and show gratitude to their Heavenly Father.
Eventually, the baby boy arrives, but he has decided to enter the world too soon. Born prematurely and much smaller than expected, the boy’s status concerns his parents. Their “miracle” child is born, and the medical staff sees that he is well-taken care of.
Over the coming weeks and months, the couple care and love their little “Bubba” as they like to call him. He may be undersized, but he is healthy and growing. They feel so blessed and thankful.
For many couples, this scenario plays out around the world. With God’s guidance and modern medical care, more and more families are experiencing the joy of children in their lives.
Other families turn to adoption or foster care of children. When choosing what path to take, bringing God into the equation helps to guide each decision.
In contrast, the world has its own “miracle” child . . . a babe born in a Bethlehem stable over 2,000 years ago. God comes to earth as the incarnate Emmanuel. His light continues to guide lives each and every day.
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
Although it ranks as the world’s fifth-busiest airport, more people start their trips at Los Angeles International than any other airport in the world.
In a publicity stunt to recognize the one million copies sold of Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo” in 1942, RCA Records spray-painted a record gold and presented it to Miller during a radio show. A decade later, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) borrowed the idea and started issuing Gold Records whenever sales hit five hundred thousand.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
What happens when people open their hearts? They get better.
It’s hard to tell the difference between sea and sky, between voyager and sea. Between reality and the workings of the heart.
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