Trust In The Lord

What do you do when life questions your faith, and all the dreams you had seem like they're drifting away? It takes all of your strength just to make it through the day, but through it all keep on trusting God. What do you do when you cried all you can? When you have to wear a smile when you hurt deep inside? What do you do when there is no one you can call? Through it all though it's hard, and I may have to cry sometimes, I've got to keep trusting Him! Deitrick Haddon Trusting God

Trust Me

Lord, be merciful to me and hear my prayer, teach me to trust in You and lean not on my own understanding, so You won't have to knock my feet our from under me to get my attention. ~Amen~

My Soul Finds Rest In God Alone

Psalm 62:5-8 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.

Let Go And Let God

Soak In The Spirit

For Such A Time As This

I Am Blessed Because I Believed The Lord Would Do What He Said!

Trusting God

John 12:44-50 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. I will not judge those who hear me but don’t obey me, for I have come to save the world and not to judge it. But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken. I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.”

Thankful

From Our Hearts

Our life comes from our heart, and we must guard our heart with all diligence. Great reservoirs provided by our water companies supply hundreds of streets and thousands of houses. The heart is the reservoir of man. Our life flows through our mouth, hands, and eyes; but comes from the central reservoir, the heart. Therefore, we have to keep our hearts in the proper condition, or all that flows through the pipes will be corrupt.

God is the only one who knows the natural wickedness of our hearts: Jeremiah 17:9 The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked.

The only one who can renew them: Ezekiel 36:25-26 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Micah 6:8

One Soul, One Love, One Heart

My soul must come under the hand of the Spirit; just as a piece of clay on the potter’s wheel revolves, is touched by the fingers of the potter, and is molded into what he wishes it to be, I must lie passively in the hand of the Spirit of God. He must work in me to will and do of his own good pleasure. Then I can begin to work out my own salvation with fear and trembling, but never, never until then. I must have more than nature can give me, more than my mother and my father gave me, more than flesh and blood can produce. I must have the Spirit of God from Heaven. What is the best evidence I received him? That I rest upon Christ Jesus alone for salvation.

No Greater Love

There is no greater love than the love You have for me Lord. You gave Your life on Calvary so I am free to tell You of my love, worship, honor, praise and adoration constantly. I sing Your praises all the day long. I worship You above all else! There is no adequate way to express the depth, height, and width of this amazing love You put inside me!

Ordinary People

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Never take your eyes off Jesus!
Keep your eyes on the prize!
Hebrews 12:1-3
God’s Discipline Proves His Love - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

King Of The Jews

Luke 23:32-38 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

And they divided His garments and cast lots. And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.”

And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew:
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

A Prayer of Praise

Jude:1:24-25 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.

Matthew 9:10-13

Stay Focused On Jesus

God's Love Is Perfect

 

Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3

The Word By Name Is Jesus

1 John 2:14
I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one

Pray

God answers Prayer! Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on our behalf, and we must never forget Powerful, Unified, Prayer is ALWAYS available to us!!!
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20

My Basic Needs Are Quite Simple

What You Seed Is What You Get

We've walked through evils and traps but we're still here. The harvest we don't see is our opportunity and we will excel if we see it as part of our purpose. No thing can stop us, it will only teach us! Keep things in perspective, learn not to worry, it only energizes our enemies. If we focus on problems we give life to them. We make them important, unless we ignore them. Don't try to fix it, leave it alone. We only see our blessings in retrospect because we're looking at the problems. Most people don't really see what they have until they lose it. Every level brings a new devil. The attacks show us we must be SOMEBODY or there would be no purpose to it. If you lose something, it opens you up to a better thing. Our biggest opportunities are born out of crisis, in the chaos. Then we find out who is really with us and who is really for us. Out success does not look or feel like success, until we look back on it. The harvest is coming in big this year. Pressed down, shaken together. Do not speak back to anyone who says it is not so. Our eyes have not seen what is in store for us.

Worthy Is The Lamb

GOD IS WORTHY: I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. Matthew 10:38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. Matthew 22:8 And he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor. Acts 5:41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus.

Psalm 139:1

O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, LORD.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!

Contentment

Philippeans 4:11-13 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Lord You Have Examined My Heart

O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, LORD.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!

God Answers Prayers

God answers Prayer! Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on our behalf, and we must never forget Powerful, Unified, Prayer is ALWAYS available to us!!!

“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20

What You Seed Is What You Get

We've walked through evils and traps but we're still here. The harvest we don't see is our opportunity and we will excel if we see it as part of our purpose. No thing can stop us, it will only teach us! Keep things in perspective, learn not to worry, it only energizes our enemies. If we focus on problems we give life to them. We make them important, unless we ignore them. Don't try to fix it, leave it alone. We only see our blessings in retrospect because we're looking at the problems. Most people don't really see what they have until they lose it. Every level brings a new devil. The attacks show us we must be SOMEBODY or there would be no purpose to it. If you lose something, it opens you up to a better thing. Our biggest opportunities are born out of crisis, in the chaos. Then we find out who is really with us and who is really for us. Out success does not look or feel like success, until we look back on it. The harvest is coming in big this year. Pressed down, shaken together. Do not speak back to anyone who says it is not so. Our eyes have not seen what is in store for us.

You Alone Are Lord

Let Everything That Has Breath

He Alone Is Worthy To worship and adore. The Lamb of God, Victorious. Our risen Lord. He purchased our redemption. He is our righteousness. Exalt the name of Jesus for only He is worthy!

I'll Be Back

Isaiah 9
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Psalm 80:17-19

Give Thanks To The Lord

Psalm 136
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights—His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

The Word of God

Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Smile

 

You are strong when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.
You are happy when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.
You are loving when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.
You are wise when you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true when you admit there are times you fool yourself.
You are alive when tomorrow’s hope means more to you than yesterday’s mistake.
You are growing when you know what you are but not what you will become.
You are free when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.
You are honourable when you find your honour is to honour others.
You are generous when you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble when you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.
You are merciful when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.
You are beautiful when you don’t need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich when you never need more than what you have.
You are you when you are at peace with who you are not... You It's You...................
By: Timothy Glasper Sr

The Mercy of God

Romans 9:15-16 “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.

A Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2 A Living Sacrifice to God
Dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Amazing Grace

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Jesus Loves Me

How deep must be the love which makes the Lord weep over sinners, and like a mother seeks his children to his bosom! Surely at the call of such a cry our willing hearts will come. IF ANY MAN THIRST, LET HIM COME UNTO ME AND DRINK.

Charles Spurgeon

In heaven they are secure, and here we are we preserved in Christ Jesus; there they triumph over their enemies, and we have victories too. Celestial spirits enjoy communion with their Lord, and this is not denied to us; they rest in his love, and we have perfect peace in Him: they sing his praise, and it is our privilege to bless Him too. This year we will gather celestial fruits on earthly ground, where faith and hope have made the desert like the garden of the Lord. Man ate angels' food of old, and why not now? We have grace to feed on Jesus, and eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan this year! Charles Spurgeon

Believe

Holy Spirit, fill our cups until they overflow, minister to our spirits, give us an overwhelming revelation of God's love, power, and direction, and lead our hearts into Jesus’ love, and perseverance. Lord spread Your protection over we who love You, that we may rejoice in You. Give us peace as we trust in You. Teach us to be patient, and wait for only YOUR WILL to be done in our lives. Thank You for the host of blessings You bestow upon us. Thank You for our sight, hearing, ability to walk, and for healing our bodies and minds. You are forgiving, understanding, and You love us so much You keep blessing us, though we stumble and falter, and don’t always hear Your voice. Father, we love You, adore You, and praise Jesus' Holy, precious, name. Amen

United With Christ

Ephesians 1:3-8 Spiritual Blessings
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

God's Hands

Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 It is a happy way of soothing sorrow when we can feel--"HE cares for me." Christian! do not dishonour religion by always wearing a brow of care; come, cast your burden upon your Lord. You are staggering beneath a weight which your Father would not feel. What seems to you a crushing burden, would be to Him but as the small dust of the balance. Nothing is so sweet as to "Lie passive in God's hands, And know no will but His." Charles Spurgeon

God Cares For Us

If you are part of God's family, He will supply all your needs. He will heal your wounds, and your broken heart. Do not doubt His grace and mercy because of your trials and tribulations. He loves you as much in times of trouble as in times of happiness. You can have a tranquil quiet life if you leave providing to Him! If God loves and cares for you, why do you need to care too? Can you trust him for your soul, but not your body? He has never refused to bear your burdens, He has never fainted under their weight. Then entrust all your concerns to the hand of our gracious God. He will provide all you need.

Bread Of Life

Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. Those who believe in me will never thirst. But you haven't believed in me even though you have seen me. However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do what I want. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them to eternal life at the last day. For it is my Father's will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life -- that I should raise them at the last day." John 6:35-40

King Jesus

Father we can do no good until Your Spirit, according to Your sovereign will, begins to move upon lives and hearts. If not for Your grace, not one of us would be saved. There are none who seek You, and really want to be holy, right, and true, except Your Spirit first breathes upon them, and creates the desire in them. Jesus help us remember the extraordinary process involved when one calls upon Your name, asking for salvation. Your birth at Bethlehem; the anguish, darkness, and mystery of the cross; the wonder and miracle of the resurrection; and the sending forth of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The process behind every call upon Your precious name, You arranged, and are behind it all. Every word, thought and movement is designed by You.

God's Peace

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

God's Hands

Ephesians 1:8-10 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.

Tapestry

Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Have you had a life full of trials and tribulations? Do you know that those who are chosen of God have to be tried by the fire? If you read "The Tapestry" in the photo you will understand why.