Tell Your Heart To Beat Again....

The title to this blog is the chorus to a popular Christian song, where a surgeon does his work and yet it is not enough. He then leans over and tells the lady to tell her heart to start beating again and it does. Quite a miracle, but if like me, you have been in the hospital setting lately, or flying on a plane, one can only marvel at the wondrous advances that man has made and what we can now do, yet without belief and dependence on God, the maker of the universe, we understand we are still limited in our expertise.

 God's word however promises us even more. Peace that the world does not give. A confidence and trust in our Savior, Creator, Father and Friend. He promises to hear our prayers and is working all things to the good that love him and are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

As Christians we can have assurance, confidence that even in bad situations, even if the worst case scenario happens, that God is in control. Peace that the world cannot give as the bible puts in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

So even when medicine, technical expertise and knowledge are at all time highs, it is still limited when compared to the Creator of the universe. Where is your eternal hope, faith and confidence today? What if today was your last breath?

 As I have recently sat in waiting rooms where others' loved ones have died, and read about plane crashes where tragedy makes the headlines, I continue to offer whispered prayers of protection and guidance for them, myself and those in my sphere, who are also in similar situations. I am given a glimpse of "what ifs", yet the bible says I am to trust and not fear. In my humanness that is not possible, but through Christ all things are possible. So whether in the physical or spiritual, I am encouraged as I listen to this song and I trust you are too....

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfgu6tW8Lg8

God Hears Your Prayers...

If you are like me, sometimes you have to be reminded that God does in fact hear your prayers, because he loves us and instructs us to ask, believing that we will receive. Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Just one of many verses throughout the bible.

Remember the story about the disciples on the boat when the storm arose. They feared for their lives and woke Jesus up to say we are about to capsize! Now you would think that after seeing the miracle of the loaves they would have more faith in who Jesus was, but like you and me they had a short memory, or maybe they were just a little thick!

Do you have times in your life that you remember when God has answered your prayers, or are you like others that believe God is too big to be concerned about you, so you do not ask?

The bible says faith as a child, as small as a mustard seed. You see God knows what we need before we ask, but he desires a relationship with us. He wants us to look to him and trust him. This comes about when we understand he loves us, like a parent loves their child.

Just last night the storms were passing through as predicted, and much like Jesus in the boat I was awakened abruptly, but by my beeping phone that warned of danger. As I reached for it half asleep, I prayed and asked for God's protection and to keep the storm away from us. Within minutes the lightning stopped, the winds subsided and I fell fast asleep again, knowing God had heard my prayer.

When you understand your father is the creator of the universe, and nothing is out of his control, you will confidently pray and know he hears you. Peace be still. Even the winds and rains obey his voice.

Are you asking, believing, trusting him today? I pray God will show himself real to you today and know he has you in the palm of his hand.