Rescue me lord, rescue me
Often it seems you take so long to come to our rescue but your timing is always right. So We’ll wait in you just as long as you want us to. We only ask this one question lord, that you’ll strengthen us while we wait expectantly because can’t do this alone.
But we know that you are our Safe Place and in you we trust all the day long.
Life’s Tragedies, disappointments and finding strength during difficult times
My Safe Place book synopsis created by 11-year-old RJ. He captured the essence of the contents through his animated video. The book promises:
Discouraged and feel like giving up? Sneak away to your safe place and curl up as you bask in his presence while you read.
Fear gripped me. A 2-hour journey turned into three as clouds stormed. The foggy skies were comfortless. Visibility was almost naught as the storm pounded. Headlights shone brightly as my hands held the car firm. My commute slowed as my heart panicked. I began to Pray. Then prayed louder with a shout and asked “what’s happening Lord?” Suddenly the rain slowed. Though it didn’t stop, I began to see. Alone, I praised as never before. Highway praise!
Experiencing a season of storm in your life? Hold firmly onto our heavenly father. Pray without ceasing. When you cannot see what lies ahead, trust him. He will work things out for your good.
Blessings overflow.
Jesus says to us, “Place who you are and what you have in My hands. Your broken life. Your story. Your frailty and your failure, your pain and your suffering. Put it in My hands. You’ll be surprised what I can do with it.” Jesus knows that out of our emptiness, He can bring fullness. Out of our weakness, He can reveal His strength.
Dear Jesus, take my “not enough” and make it “more than enough.” Take my pain, my failure, and my frailty, and make it something more.
Except from our daily bread. May you be encouraged.
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You never waste time waiting on God. ~Charles Stanley
Sometimes it looks like you’re going nowhere or that you’re headed in the wrong direction. I’m learning that the decision itself is rarely the point. The point is becoming more fully ourselves in the presence of God, connecting with Him and with each other, and living our lives as though we believe He is good and beautiful. The point is being honest about where you are and what you need and then looking around in your own community for people to walk with you and with whom you can walk. I spent years wishing people would support me only to later realize I was waiting around for something to come to me when I was perfectly capable of going out and getting it. I’m convinced God is less interested in where we end up then He is in who we are becoming. Whether we’re employed or unemployed, encouraged or discouraged, filled with vision or fumbling in the fog. More than anything, our Father just wants to be with us. The most common way He shows His “withness” to us is in the actual, physical presence of other people.
Closed doors offer lots to learn. Though disappointed with delays, may we follow his lead. Charles Stanley’s In Touch With Him posited that God can use our desires to teach us his ways.
Here I share his teachings as a personal reminder to always trust him as we seek his guidance.
Our impatience causes us not to learn. Later, we find we are not ready for the opportunity. God’s ways are not our ways but he knows best.
I can only imagine what Saul went through when he was struck blind. Just imagine… a healthy person with a good job going about his business. A hard worker. Diligent in all that he did. Dedicated to persecuting Christians who speak about the lord. Then just like that … in a moment, as in a flash …he was blinded.
I can only imagine the hell he went through. Call 911! Would he ever seee again? Gotta get to the hospital. Where oh where is the doctor? He couldn’t see. He was frantic. So far away from home. Traveling. Who could he rely on to come get him? Moreover, would it not take days for them to get to him? How could he live with this shame? This sudden disability? Without warning, he was blinded.
While Paul worried, he also prayed. A strange new thing for him. But he had no choice but to call out to that voice he heard while on the road.
God sent a man. That man was Ananias. He too was afraid because of what Saul the persecutor of Christians represented. It was a risk. But he obeyed and went. God, the almighty took care of the fear of both Saul and Ananias. Saul believed and was healed. In a moment, his sight returned. Suddenly after days of hell, his mission changed. With a renewed sense of purpose he promised to suffer for Christ’s sake.
“Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. And I will show him how much he must suffer for my name’s sake.” Acts 9:15-16
Today, if you’re afraid of what’s happening all around you, bask in the knowledge that God always has a plan for what you and I are going through. It’s hard. When you’re going through difficulties whether or not you caused it, talk to him. He will see you through. Always. Just trust him.
Saul, the persecutor. Saul the pursuer, became Paul, the pursued. Indeed God has a sense of humor.
Trust him.
Blessings overflow.
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may be strong among those who try to restrain me
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may steadily rise above injustice
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may never let go despite the strain that heavily weighs down on me
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may fight the good fight until my days are done
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may confidently stride to attain new heights of gain
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may persevere beyond the trials that intercepts me
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may show resilience to those arising; be it children, young adults or seniors with memories long gone, but yet unforgettable
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may not fall prey and sin against Thee
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may be strong because of Thee.
Thy word I have hid in my heart that I may not sin against thee. Psalms 119:11
Above all else, lets guard our hearts, for everything we do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Written by Dr. Shelly C
Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make, makes you. ~John Maxwell
The choices we make we should first consider where they will lead. Is it Marriage, love, children, new job, college, new contract, new house? Always contemplate the future. Where will your choice lead you?
Pray. Consider carefully. Have faith and then make your decision based on the spirit’s leading.
Blessings overflow
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