Hope

Romans 8:24-25 " For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."

 God's word is nourishment to our spirit, like food is to our physical body. What we put in affects how we feel. We must eat daily and study God's word to show ourselves approved and to be able to stand during our trials. God is doing His part and His word promises to never leave us or forsake us. It's then up to us to discipline ourselves and to eat right so that we know God's promises and trust in His sovereignty. 8:37 " Nay in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us".

Lord Empty Me

This song is on my heart. Listen to the words and let it speak to yours. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvSnQ77Mvc

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

This song runs through my head as encouragement and hope. Dependence on a loving heavenly Father is more precious than silver or gold. The words read like this, "What a fellowship, what a joy divine, what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Oh how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, oh how bright the path grows from day to day, what have I to dread, what have I to fear, I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms". 

May God's peace that passes understanding keep our hearts and minds fixed on Him today, the author and finisher of our faith.

More Than Conquerors

Many times we're faced with adversity and called to keep the faith and trust God. As we learn to pray, not my will but yours be done we become pliable to God's leading. I must confess there are things that happen in this life that defy explanation, but I have learned and believe the scriptures that say we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. So when adversity hits, I've learned to stop, look and listen to the still small voice. Is God trying to tell me something? Am I headed in the wrong direction, or is Satan just trying to trip me up. God promises to never leave or forsake us, so when things don't make sense or it would seem you're being attacked, stand on God's word and His promises as His children and you will not be moved. Psalm 62:6  A song from childhood that comes to mind. "I Shall Not Be Moved."

In Christ Alone

A fitting song by the  Newsboys this holy week. Listen to the words and be strengthened today in your stance for Christ. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENtL_li4GbE&feature=related