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Sirach 2: 5-6
"For in fire, gold is tested, and worthy men, in the crucibles of humiliation. Trust God and He will help you, make straight your ways and hope in Him."

At a time of crossroads in my life, I see the truth in God's words. Sometimes we are brought low to be raised on high. If your trust is in God, you can rest assured it will happen. Follow Jesus, especially in the toughest of times, hold on tight. When you feel you have hit bottom, know that through Jesus, you will be brought out of the pit, the depths of trial and destruction.
Jesus saves. He is always with you. Surrender to Him and know this is true. Pray for your persecutors, love, with compassion, your enemies. Be kind to all. Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the life; through Him you are made new. Keep your faith in God, nothing else, no one else. He will get you through your trials and temptations. Our confidence is in God, not ourselves; in God is where our strength lives. Following Jesus will keep you on the right path. You need to believe in Him, trust Him. This is where faith comes in, because even when you may be in the clutches of evil, of death, having surrendered your life to Jesus, He will not abandon you... ever. You will be guarded from all evil when Jesus sees your desire to do good and to be right. He knows what is in your heart. Even as you walk among evil, within the den of thieves and wickedness, you will not be harmed.

You are not lost, with Jesus you are found.

Trust

Here I am again
I thought I was ok
why do I keep going round and round
the questions in my mind
I want to trust
want to believe
Won't You help me please?

Is this the way
it's suppose to be?
Sometimes it's hard to see
why do I have the doubts in me
please don't let them be.

Maybe my trust has been misplaced
I need to question this
I know just where my trust should be
but instead, I'm trusting me.

I need to trust in God alone
I know as I do this
everything will be ok
In this I cannot miss.

So help me Lord
give me Your strength
fill me with Your grace
Show me that with only You
I can make it through each day. PTL

~m~

Is this my quiet time?

Psalm 51: 12-14
"A clean heart create for me oh God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from Your presence and Your Holy Spirit take not from me. Give me back the joy of Your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me."

Lord, help me to serve You. Even when I don't feel at all like doing anything, fill me with Your grace and strength to carry on. Help me to think of others before myself. In Your name, Jesus, I ask. Amen

2 Corinthians 12: 9-10
" The Lord said to me, 'My grace is enough for you, for in weakness power reaches perfection."
"Therefore, I am content with weakness, with mistreatment, with distress, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Jesus; for when I am powerless, it is then that I am strong."

The needs of the world are answered through Jesus.

There is so much physical, emotional and spiritual suffering in this world. When I see it, I feel as if it is too big to even attempt to conquer. I imagine Jesus felt this as he walked among the crowds of humanity. Everywhere He turned, people were crying out for some form of healing or something they needed. And so He moved among them, touching each one, one at a time. Many times, though, He healed through His words alone. This is spiritual food Jesus refers to. A healing through the word of God.
It is still that way today. We can find healing through God's word in the bible. God also asks that we share His words with others. So many times the things we say to others can really make a difference in their life. We may not have any other means to solve the issues and problems that exist, but loving words and heartfelt prayers are always available. A helping hand can do wonders in sharing the love that Jesus offers to all.
We need only show up in service to our Lord and He will do the rest. There are miracles happening everyday and we can be a part of them in serving God.

Thank You, Jesus, for allowing me to serve You in all I say and do. I thank You for Your love and Your words to me.

John 15:5
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him will produce abundantly."

Lord Jesus, I offer all I say and do to you; I praise You for all my blessings. I thank You for Your great love for me. I give glory to Your Holy Name. I praise You Lord.

Psalm 25: 18
"Put an end to my affliction and suffering and take away all my sins."

It is sin that separates us from God. Most people don't like to talk about sin any more, maybe because the lines between good and evil are unclear to them nowadays, as society does a really good job of trying to convince us that evil things are not so evil anymore. If you visualize the way the world and society are now, it would seem a scary scenario. I can almost see how fine the line we walk is, amid the flames of evil as we try to do good and stay on the path with Jesus. It is no wonder many find it difficult to see their way to Jesus. It is so important to pray and be in God's word so that you are able to resist the ways of the world and to keep Jesus within your sight and your final goal which is heaven. Jesus died for our sins and through our belief in His death and resurrection we will be strong on our journey to eternal life with Him. It is our duty as Christians to be a light to shine for others to also find their way. The flames cannot touch us as when we stay close to Jesus, we must stay convicted in this. Accept God's grace, keep your eyes on Jesus and know you will be victorious on your journey.

Isaiah 43: 1-4
"Fear not for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name you are mine. When you pass through the water, I will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; the flames shall not consume you, for I am the Lord your God."
"Because you are precious in My eyes and are glorious and because I love you."

John 14: 6
"I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but through Me.

John 3: 16
"Yes, God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but have eternal life."

Need I question God's love for me? In all that is here on earth, shows forth God's abounding love; of this I am sure. The gifts He gives exist, and are surety of His love. I need only accept this love God has to offer, enjoy and share all there is. Peace and love abound, amid all else; I need only see. All I take in, the choice of love, and what I choose to give back, also, love, forms all that I am. Let the circle of breath of life and love shine as light all around you. Radiate love from your soul.

Psalm 22" 31-32
"And to Him my soul shall live; my descendants shall serve Him. Let the coming generation be told of the Lord that they may proclaim to a people yet to be born, the justice He has shown."

I praise You, my Lord. I praise You in all that You do. Your way is the perfect way, help me to follow You. I am not worthy, yet You reach Your mighty hand to steady me and guide me on my way with You. You touch me with Your love, You fill me with Your joy; Your peace surrounds me. In You, only, do I trust. I trust You in all things. As hard as it might seem,at times, for me to let go, I know it is the right and only thing to do, as You are in control of everything. Bless all I do for Your Names' sake, dear Jesus. allow me to always bring glory to Your name.
Help me through my trials; relieve my heart from all distress, as I turn to You. I believe, my Lord, strengthen my faith and trust.
God's Blessings to all. In Your Name, Jesus, I pray. Amen

Wisdom 16:7
"For he who turned toward You was saved, not by what he saw, but by You, the Savior of all."

One important thing in life, is to have a peace filled and joyous life and help to others to live in such a way also. Sharing love and compassion and bringing others to know Jesus is one sure way to achieve this. There is nothing better or more fulfilling than to journey through life with Jesus at your side. It brings such joy to a heart to see others enjoying a life with God, also. Ask God to show you how to do this, to give you opportunities to always share His love with others. Recognize God and give Him all glory. PTL

At the warm sunrise
as the starlight fades
I hear the birds cry
to welcome a new day.
Rejoice in the blessings
they all receive.
With each song they sing
all glory and praise will there be.

Ever so grateful
for each new day
being so free just to live
never a worry, never a care
the beauty in all that God gives.
Cherish this time
as all creation does
Bask in the warmth of God's love.

Matthew 6:26
"Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they?"

I give all glory to God in answering my prayer of "am I following what He wants me to do" Two books were sold on Amazon.com (paperback) and I heard a woman give her testimony on the Christian radio station the other day. She spoke of how God had woken her up in the middle of the night to write a children's story for girls, which she immediately did. But for three years she had that book sitting there, with no one reading it and wondering if it was truly what God wanted. Now, three and half years later her book is being published. God accomplishes what He sets out to do, it is not in our time or design. It may not be in the way we think it should be. It is only our duty to carry out God's will, to listen for His call and do it. Because if you pray to God to be of service to Him, He WILL answer your prayer. You need to be ready to act. I praise God in all things, in whatever He asks me to do. Glory to You Lord.

God directs us, He shows us the way. Then we must follow Him. Once we have asked God for guidance, we must act on what He puts before us. Step out in faith and trust in the Lord.

Wisdom 14:5
"But You will that the products of Your Wisdom be not idle."

Lord, help me to step out in faith with You, to accomplish all You want me to do. In Your Name Jesus, I pray. Amen

As I sit here writing, I know I am doing what God wants me to do, yet at times I feel as if it is only me that is benefiting from this. How do I know if God is using me to serve others or to serve Him, which is what I want to do. But here we have it again: "what I want to do." Maybe what God wants me to do is serve Him quietly and not in the "limelight". Not everyone can be at the pulpit, speaking to the masses. Maybe God wants me only touching and serving individual lives whom I come in contact with daily, one life at a time. Maybe he wants me looking at my own life. Am I trusting in Him through thick and thin? Is my faith solid?
I have my books for sale on Amazon. com and that is truly a miracle..But I was just over to the website of Kindle ebooks and I was so excited to see that two of my "Spirit Moves" ebooks had sold, but then as I scrolled across the page, I saw that 2 had been refunded. Do you know the feelings that washed over me and how hard I am praying now, not to be discouraged in what I am doing? Do you know how easy it would be to say, "this is NOT what God wants me doing, because if it was, wouldn't I be making money and not having books returned?" So I keep writing as I KNOW this is God's will for me. It may be in peaceful solitude that I write, but through God the trumpets can sound. So I am choosing to move forward with my faith and trust in God, giving all glory to God in all I do, whether it be big or small, God is in control. PTL

When I am weak, it is then that You can make me strong. Help me to resist the weakness of the world, the doubts and temptations that cause separation from You, Lord.
Seek the Lord, always, to find peace and joy in this life. To love and feel joy is to be in God's presence. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life; show me the way to You Lord and let my light shine for You to witness to others. Not of my own doing can this ever be done, as of myself I am nothing. Through Your grace, Lord, I can be made strong.
Spending time with God, in prayer, is necessary to know God and follow His ways. Surrender to His will in all things and be sure of your path with Him.
How many times do I need to remind myself that God's ways are not my ways? What does this really mean to me? God does know what is best for me; He can see the whole picture as I can only see what is right in front of me. So in following God and staying on my path with Him, I might be able to save myself from a lot of unnecessary turmoil, from circling and backtracking. I need to always remember to "let go and let God" handle the flow of my life. Because even if I think I am in control, I really am not. When doubt or fear or temptation come into the picture, I can be confident God is with me to get me through.
Follow the call of God unwaveringly and He will grant you all you need. the journey with God is exciting and new each day as He reveals His plan for your life. Trust and have faith in God.

Psalm 20:5
"May God grant you what is in your heart and fulfill your every plan."

Let us follow the ways of the Lord,
let us love Him and do good.
Serve Him always and trust that
through His grace, His will shall be done.
Let us love one another as God loves us.
Let us cherish His love above all,
Treasure ourselves as children of His love,
be filled with compassion and kindness.
Pray for gratitude in all things,
be grateful and accept all God's blessings.
God's gifts to us are many.
Always give glory to God first and foremost.
Through Him all things are possible and with Him
we are one.

Wisdom 6: 11-12
"Desire therefore My words; long for them and you shall be instructed. Resplendent and unfading is wisdom and she is readily perceived by those who love her and found by those who seek her."

Let our love show for each other, don't hide or stifle it. Giving love and feeling love for others is a true blessing, a gift from God. We should not run from it or change it in any way. Just feel it and share it.
Start by experiencing the love inside you, love yourself. You were created special and unique, and that alone is enough to marvel and enjoy, a real reason to love. When you love yourself, you can look out to the world as a positive, secure person, knowing that no matter what happens, you love yourself. This love comes from a knowledge that you are special in God's eyes, there is no one like you and you have a purpose. Share with others, your purpose, one of which is to encourage and share love with everyone. Let them know how much they are loved by God and by you, that others really do care and appreciate them. Feel the love of God in each other.

Opening of I was Lost.......and back C

When we think we can't take one more step forward, when we are so tired of trying to be strong; when we look around and there is absolutely no one to turn to and nowhere to go, we see God.
There is nothing left to say, nothing left to be, only to lay it all at Jesus' feet. Let go, give all to Him, hold on tight to our Lord. He reigns, He saves, He loves.
We don't have to be strong in and of ourselves, only strong in our faith, that with God all things are possible; He can accomplish all things. We need only offer ourselves, humbly, to God; in all our weaknesses, all our faults, all our worries and cares, just surrender to Him and feel His love for you.
There will be deserts, there will be valleys, but in these times of trial we learn how great our God is. We learn of His mighty and miraculous ways. We come to know that He will never abandon us and He is always with us, no matter where we are. We feel His great love.

When you are not sure what God wants you to do, just ask Him. So many times I have gone off doing things, thinking I was doing what I was suppose to do, or for lack of knowing what to do, I was just "doing". At these times I stop and ask God to straighten my path according to His will and He always puts me right again. When you ask God to help you accomplish His will for you, be ready. Be ready for action because this is one prayer that God readily answers. Be ready for God to move in your life. Sometimes the movement may be subtle and slow and other times God's movement may shake your world. How awesome is our God and His love for us.

Psalm 18: 7-8, 17, 20
"In my distress I called upon the Lord and cried out to my God. From His temple He heard my voice and my cry to Him reached His ears. The earth swayed and quaked; the foundations of the mountains trembled."
"He reached out from on high and grasped me; He drew me out of the deep waters."
"He set me free in the open, and rescued me because He loves me."

Dear Lord,
Allow me to need only You, no dependence on another. Everyone else is only human with human faults and frailties Most people are overwhelmed in their own lives to try to be available to others.
In this I pray, please allow me to be of service to You, Lord, in being available to help others, with a kind word or helping hand, or an ear to just listen; anything You would call me to do. In Your Name, Jesus, I ask. Amen.