Mighty God, WHAT a gift on Christmas morn! Born to die that we might live. Oh Jesus, our King, may we place every part of our life into Your precious hands. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Some things … you just don’t know … until you know them. Pretty profound, aye? Sorry. I’ve been crying so many tears lately I guess I needed a chuckle.
I’ve often wondered what it actually means to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Never in my life have I been in the midst of a storm as I am at this very hour.
God alone is my hope. God alone is my help.
The verdict is still out on whether or not the cause of the storm matters. Whether it’s a mess brought on by poor choices or the calamity strikes from another source … not sure if it’s any more or less intense.
When fear strikes and you can hardly eat or sleep or think straight … THAT’S a storm.
I’ve cried. I’ve prayed. I’ve turned my eyes fully upon Jesus. I’ve asked others to pray. I am currently digging into the Word of God night and day. So far, I’ve come to a spot where all I can do is worship the King in this unbelievably dark darkness I am in.
He IS sovereign and He WILL deliver.
Dear one, if the pathway is dark and bleak and difficult … keep pressing in. Keep believing. Keep praying. Stay in the Word.
He was, is and will always be faithful and worthy of our praise.
If you are currently experiencing turbulent times … trust. Trust Him. Trust Him. He HAS not, CAN not, and NEVER will fail.
Blessings, dear reader.
Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope.
The help wanted ad read: Wanted: A delivery person. Must be able to … deliver.
I signed on. In the course of my days here below I have delivered personal hygiene and home cleaning products, corrugated boxes, home heating fuel oil, newspapers, pizza, bread, Poland Spring water and liquid propane. A delivery person … delivers.
When Mary delivered baby Jesus, she delivered a Deliverer. And HE delivers the goods.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Romans 8:32
Has the Deliverer delivered something YOU needed? YEAH! Let’s go THERE!
WHAT has He delivered TO you?
Oh, we will get to what he has delivered us FROM but let’s talk about what he has delivered TO us.
Grace. Mercy. Peace. Love. Life. Contentment. Joy. Salvation. Hope. Healing. Encouragement. Eternal life.
Oh, my Deliverer!
Mighty God, no matter what we face today, we are NOT alone. You are ever with us and You are MORE THAN able to help us. May our lives honor You this day. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Mighty God, thank You for the comfort You give through the Holy Scriptures and by Your Holy Spirit. Your unfailing love NEVER leaves us. Help us today to trust You. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Ever feel frazzled, fatigued, weary and just plain worn out? Sometimes a dreary, monotonous schedule can create such an environment. Uncertainty can certainly wear you down. (See what I just did there?)
Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Matthew 11:28 TPT
♫ Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow?
♫ Tell it to Jesus.
♫ Tell it to Jesus.
♫ Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
♫ Tell it to Jesus, alone. – Edmund S. Lorenz
We can splatter our complaints and consternation all over social media in hopes of a pity party or … come to Jesus and find: an oasis, a haven, a refuge, a sanctuary, our protection and shelter!
… come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.
Mighty God, we love You and we look to You this very hour. In the storm and in the battle … You are ever FAITHFUL and You are ALWAYS with us. Thank You. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
You can only sit in the pile of ashes so long before you must make a choice. Either you’re going to sit there one more day or … it’s time to move forward.
The person who maliciously maligned you is well on their way to ruining somebody else’s life. It’s time to move forward.
The boss who fired you is already well on their way to hiring and firing somebody else. It’s time to move forward.
The tragic loss that upended you and wreaked havoc on your life … is about to pay a visit to yet another victim. It’s time to move forward.
You may sit and you may replay that horrific scene over and over and over again in your mind until you realize … it’s time to move forward.
The storm, the tragedy, the terrifying event that changed your life forever is … HOPEFULLY over. It’s time to move forward.
It doesn’t matter if it was totally your fault, partially your fault, or not your fault at all. It’s time to move forward.
We may have no say whatsoever in the grief that befalls us. However, we have quite a bit of say about how we get on with our lives once the storm has passed.
God was God BEFORE our storm!
God is God in the MIDDLE of our storm!
God will be the same loving, caring, and all-powerful God AFTER our storm.
What do you say we just take some time to worship Him RIGHT NOW and lay it all down at HIS feet?
♫ Waymaker
Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
That is who You are!
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 43:1,2
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
♫ O Rock divine, O Refuge dear, A shelter in the time of storm; Be Thou our helper ever near, A shelter in the time of storm.
Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A shelter in the time of storm. – Vernon J. Charlesworth
♫ Till the storm passes over and the thunder sounds no more, till the clouds roll forever from the sky. Hold me fast let me stand, in the hollow of Your hand. Keep me safe till the storm passes by.
Pray.
Read.
Believe.
Worship.
Repeat.
Mighty God, we worship You no matter what because You are worthy! Praise You King!
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Mighty God, Your hold on us is infinitely more secure than our hold on You. Help us trust You with every area of our lives, we pray.
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
5 Minutes of Hope 