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TGIM! Yeaaaaah, beginning of a new week. I'm ready for more of God's thoughts!
Yesterday, the church service was so good. Started with blessings to the mothers (of course, it was Mother's Day. FYI, my day was great), then worship (which is always great), and the message, plus two people were baptized.
The pastor started a new series but laid some foundation for what he'll be sharing from Revelation, "The Red Letters". Meaning the seven letters to the churches in the first three chapters.
Bottom line, pastor said...IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS. The entire Bible is about Jesus. The book of Revelationi is about Jesus.
He shared examples/stories from the Old Testament of how the Bible is about Jesus from beginning to end. Blew me away. So simple and yet so profound.
Just one example, the story about David and Goliath.
Most of the time it is taught that we are (like) David facing the Goliaths in our life.
Pastor shared it from a different perspective that really made sense to me. We are not (like) David. We are (like) the scared Israelites. Jesus is "David". Jesus wins the battles for us. Jesus fights our Goliaths for us. Jesus is victorious in our lives.
Great way to start my week...knowing that Jesus is on my side and He always wins!
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Good morning friends!
DKat,
Thank you for sharing the movie trailer from "Road to Emmaus" on last week's God Thought thread.
I cried just watching that couple minutes. Would love to see the movie.
Yesterday in church, the priest asked us if we knew when we had our "Emmaus"?...or maybe we had not had it yet.
He meant that time or moment when we really "got it" and recognized Jesus in our life.
For me, I'd say, that even though I've been a Christian all my life, I think my Emmaus was in the last 17 months which has been the hardest time in my life emotionally.
That's when I really recognized that God was in control and I must look to Him for all my strength because it wasn't going to come from anywhere else.
daisy,
Your church service sounds like it was wonderful.
I have not read about the 7 letters yet, but I might need to skip ahead and do that. Very interesting thoughts your pastor has about David and Goliath.
On last weeks thread you said about the Footprints poem and your Dad gave you a special necklace, bracelet and watch with that on it....wow, so special to cherish something like that!!
You said you love the beach and have alot of nautical decor...I also love the beach!!...not just love, but love, love, love!! lol
I have alot of large seashells around my home, plus alot of tropical decor with palm trees that reminds me of a tropical beach even when it's cold and snowy here.
Lymetoo,
That's cool to think that we were learning about the same gospel reading yesterday! These stories are really coming alive for me.
Friends,
Kevin is one of Regina's brother's and he shared this song after her recent death....very touching...
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Good eve God Thought friends, I was thinking of words last eve and I came up with so many words that I have learned from God Thought family which have helped in a time of struggling with PAIN of many color. I hope they help.
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MDW,
Thanks for sharing your PAIN and words to help cope....I can relate...and it does help.
You have a creative mind in many ways.
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Daisy, I do not think I will ever tire of "Our God is Greater" song, Oh, and knowing that He is greater. It's All About Jesus. Yep,I agree. "The Red Letters"....I'm not even going there yet, enjoy and I will ask wayyyy down the way to break it down for me.
Dekrator, I learned the same as you and lymetoo in church. Funny. Thanks Dekrator what you say about my words.
I have been reading a book today called "Captured by Grace". very interesting book. Talks about John Newton and the hymn "Amazing Grace" As you know I have not cared for this song because they sang at my grandmothers funeral when I was small. But yet since I have been on God thought this song continues to pop up. Anyway..
These lines to the song were the original following the present third verse....
The lord has promised to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be forever mine.
The hymns original title was "Faith's Review and Expectation"
I thought the story of this slave owner was pretty interesting, I have more to read. I still need to get through the first chapter. Sure glad the words are in larger print for me. Ha! Oh, and the author speaks of King David and the amazing grace given to him also, All this in just the beginning of a chapter.
St. Augustine said " God always pours His grace into empty hands."
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Whenever I hear a song by DC Talk or the Newsboys it always makes me smile. They were my favorite childhood bands and the funny thing is I still enjoy their songs. (Like "Jesus Freak" that one will never get old for me)
MDW, I enjoyed your PAIN thought. So good.
It's amazing how God uses what's happening in our individual lives to reach us as a group. Like Dekrator pointed out, God can use the hardest times in life to touch us, teach us, and draw us closer.
rhody, I saw your post on the last God thought thread. I think we can relate to how you are feeling. Some days are harder than others. Somedays I think that my life (treatment) costs too much, that I am not worth the effort. At the same time I know that God wouldn't leave me here on earth if my life didn't have some purpose left to it.
I have to set my mind to try my best and look to God to take care of the rest. My life may not be what I dreamed it to be but I think that I will be happy if I can live my life in a way that is pleasing/honoring/glorifying to the Lord. So hang in there friend, keep fighting and lets see what God will do with our lives. (Don't you wish you could fast forward and peak?)
To end on a positive note, my mom got to come home from the hospital yesterday, yay! She's doing pretty well so I'm happy and relieved.
Hugs, you all are in my thoughts and prayers (and also Putnam's dad, I didn't forget!).
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Hello all.... It's a beautiful sunny day here. Thank you, Sammy, for your thoughts. I am doing a lot of sitting around because of the neurological debilitation. Every day I tell my self to keep going and know that this takes a heroic effort to go step by step, one moment at a time. I know that God is in control, and there is a reason and purpose for everything
I am so glad that your mom is home from the hospital. I am sure that you are very very relieved to have her home. Praise God for that!
I am grateful to all of you for your prayers. I feel I am at the beginning of a scary and very uncertain and confusing. Thank goodness I am living with supportive friends.
Anyways, may the Lord bless you all today with whatever it is you need to have a joyful and peaceful day. As I said, I am very grateful to all of you for your prayers....
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Good Morning,
Psalm 37:3-4,
"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Lord God, we delight in You, AMEN!
DKat, I went back a watched that link from last time "Road to Emmaus". Thanks for posting that. I got chills. I've not seen the movie. Sure would like to.
Each day, walking with Jesus, I want Him to reveal more of Himself to me...and also, transform me to be more like Him.
Dekrator, About the beach, no I am sure that I love, love, love, love, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, etc...it more than you!
I've actually heard that swimming in the ocean is very healing to the body because of the salt content. I would love to swim in the ocean daily!
MDW, Your "PAIN" poem is inspiring. Woohoo you got the bold going! "JESUS, my Hope and Love" AMEN!
Liked your "devotional" on John Newton "Amazing Grace". Powerful verses he wrote to the song. And THAT was an interesting first title.
So proud of you. You've grown in leaps and bounds...over one year now maybe. I am blessed.
sammy, So glad your mom is home. That has to be such a relief. I've not yet listened to "Red Letters" song. I like all kinds of music. A couple years ago even went to a "Third Day" concert with my oldest son and his wife. It was awesome.
You share, "I have to set my mind to try my best and look to God to take care of the rest. My life may not be what I dreamed it to be but I think that I will be happy if I can live my life in a way that is pleasing/honoring/glorifying to the Lord." WOW and AMEN...what could be better than that?!
Lord, by Your grace and strength help us all to live lives pleasing/honoring/glorifying to You Lord!"
Have a day filled with His grace and strength!
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Hi rhody,
I was posting about the same time as you (I'm at work and it took two breaks to type that, Ha...so by the time I posted it, I didn't recheck to see if anyone else had posted.)
Sorry about those neuro stuff going on.
I've said before, but it's been a while, I believe any person who keeps moving forward with Lyme, as you say "one step in front of the other" is a LYME SURVIVOR. rhody, you ARE a Lyme Survivor.
I have a verse for you, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
In His presence, He replaces fear, scary, uncertain, and confusion with peace. You are so right, "God IS in control."
Just said a prayer for you.
We are Lyme Survivors...
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Good morning friends!
MDW,
I enjoyed reading what you shared about Amazing Grace.
I agree with daisy...you have grown in the Lord sooooo much and it is exciting!!
sammy,
Thanks for sharing "Red Letters". That is a very pretty song.
I am so happy that your Mom got home and is doing pretty well!!
rhody,
So sorry for the torment you are going through.
God will sit right there beside you in the still and quiet and comfort you.
There are better days ahead. You will make it and God will get you there.
I think we all understand the uncertainty involved with this illness....you are not alone.
daisy,
Beautiful psalm you shared.
Praying everyone has a special day because no matter what we are going through, we know God is in control and He will work things out for the good. Praying for healing for all of us!
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Just thinking about the faithfulness of our God tonight.
I think this is my all time favorite rendition of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" 2nd Chapter of Acts (probably from the 1970s). The way this brother/2 sister group harmonize is beautiful.
May you be encouraged. I think on the other side...we'll see just how faithful our Lord has been!
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daisy,
That IS a beautiful rendition!! Thank you for sharing that!
Marine,
Welcome to God Thought and lymenet!!!
Thank you for sharing the "Healing Hand of God"....it's a comforting song.
May the healing hand of God touch all of us!!
Please come back anytime to share what is on your heart....God Thought is a great place to be.
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Good morning friends!
Wow, 4th beautiful, sunny day in a row here!
That is something to be thankful for!
Have a beautiful, blessed day knowing that there is always hope because of Him.
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Marine, Welcome to God Thought. So glad you're here and so glad you posted. Being led by the Holy Spirit...that's the best way to be led and to live! Great song and Great truth. "Healing Hand of God"...I love His healing hand upon each of us!
Dekrator, Appreciate your prayers.
Today I'm going to share some verses from Psalm 147,
1 Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing to the LORD with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
11 the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Praise the LORD."
Lord God, our hope IS in your unfailing love!
Everyone have a super great day.
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Good Morning all, I've been praying for you all and so appreciate your prayers. God is faithful to hear and answer.
Dekrator~It is glorious outside again...it's so great to hear the birds and all creation praising the Lord! I can almost hear the harmony as we join in to praise...
daisy~love the Psalm you posted...it goes right in hand with the Psalm & song I awoke with this morn.
Psalm 103:1-3 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.
It's so good to see posts from Marine, Rhody & Sammy. It's such an honor to pray together...we can lift each other before the throne of our God with understanding and compassion 'cause we're on the same path.... Praise God...it's the narrow path we're walking with Him through eternity. It will keep getting better & better.
Have a blessed, wonderful day God friends..
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Morning to my God Thought family, You know what? I enjoy sharing anything I have..well, not a crunchy pickle. I been outside this morn listening to Gods creatures drinking cups of coffee and reading abit and would like to share something written by Anne Grahm Lotz... I am not a fast typer so bear with me..
Let the following words drop over you like " dews of quietness, till all your strivings cease: take from your soul the strain and stress, and let your ordered life confess the beauty of His peace." Listen for the soft singing of His Spirit in your heart....
Be still my soul: the Lord is on your side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; thy best,thy heavenly Friend. Through thorny ways leads a joyful end.
Be still my soul: thy God doth udertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidenece let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be brite at last, Be still my soul; the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still my soul: the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joy restored. Be still my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Talk to your heavenly Father who loves you. And remember that one day He will take your face in His hands and wipe all your tears away.... forever......AMEN to that! Fingers tired now from pecking. Good day my dear friends it is a beautiful 94 degree here. hot, no bare feet today.
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MDW..thanks...looked here for some inspiration before work. Found it in your sharing...thanks for typing it all. That is beautiful, hopeful & comforting.
Got a tear picturing the Lord taking my face and wiping my tears. Awesome He is!!!
Plus a free laugh....with the pickle & bare feet. I, too, was always barefooted.
Be incredibly blessed...
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Jesus thank you for your recent help and love. It has been a long time since I did not suffer terrible symptoms after exertion. I promise I will never lose hope and learn from all that crosses my day to day life. You are my power, my strength and my world.
I love you Jesus Amen
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Took a quick break from work. Was blessed by your posts friends. Smiles and chuckles!
God is so good to us!
I'll be back to respond later.
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HEllo to all. I am saying a special prayer for all of you today. May God grant you all healing, strength, perseverance and joy in the Lord Jesus.
Welcome, Marine, to God Thought. I pray that this is a place where you find safety and a place of support.
All of you...have a great day! Rhody
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I enjoyed what daisy, DKat, MDW, Fuel and rhody shared!
Thank you for brightening my day.
I successfully burned my first Christian music CD from music I bought online at iTunes. ok...I know I might be a little behind the times...
This eve we have to be in 2 places at once. Kaden, age 4 has a soccer game, and Deven, age 7 has a baseball game.
I guess we'll go to 1/2 of each game.
Have a great evening, dear friends!
"We love, because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19
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Daisy, I remember a short bit back in time you had posted this song "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and it today is just as beautiful as the first time I listened. I like your bold "Lord God, our hope IS in your unfailing love!" part of verse 11, oh, I fear Him in a healthy way. I hope you have had a refreshing day.
Dekrator sounds like you will have an active eve..do enjoy your grandsons friend. Today you might need shade to keep from the heat?
DKat so glad you got a tickle before work and inspiration. I got the vision of you and I hopping around bare foot on hot ground and got myself tickled.
Rhody, thanks again for the prayers, so thoughtfull of you. I pray for you also. Glad you are here with us.
Fuel, I like your thank you prayer to Jesus.
Marine, welcome to our home and great song you shared. Dekrator shares "We love, because He first loved us." I like.
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Good Evening,
DKat, Thank you for your prayers. God is answering!
I had not heard the song "Power of Your Love" with Axis. Beautiful. I really liked this part,
"It's the power of Your love that has saved me, It's the power of Your love that has made me whole, I't s the power of Your love that has changed me."
AMEN! It IS!!!!
MDW, That whole write by Anne Graham Lots, thank you for typing (that was a sacrifice of your time and fingers). I was blessed by reading it. WOW! It is so awesome to realize that our loving Lord is always with us and one day we WILL meet Him face to face.
Anne is the daughter of Billy Graham. He is 92 years old. I read he was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. The doctors are optimistic. Please pray for Billy Graham and his family.
Fuel, So thankful for the healing touch in your body, dare I say mind and spirit, too. You shared a very heart felt post...your closing comment, "You are my power, my strength and my world.
I love you Jesus Amen"
I am an echo...Yes, Jesus, You are mine, too, AMEN!!!
rhody, Thank you. And may God grant you, as well, "...healing, strength, perseverance and joy in the Lord Jesus."
Dekrator, Wooohooo, your first of many CDs burned!
Oh, glad we could brighten your day. You're always brightening mine, that's for sure. Have a great time at Kaden and Deven's games. Don't you just wish you could clone yourself sometimes...like tonight?
The verse you share, "We love, because He first loved us" (1 John 4:19)...WOW!
We come to You, fill us with Your love to overflowing so that as we walk on the way "IT" splashes all over everyone around us.
Have a peaceful evening, a healing night's rest and Lord willing see you in the morning.
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Before I hit the hay thought I'd stop in one more time.
Marine, Appreciate your prayers for all of us. the more the better! That song...yes, He IS our hiding place! The song has a relaxing beat. The pictures of all of those flowers was amazing. So many and yet all so different. Each so unique and colorful.
Reminded me of God's masterpiece of creation...that would be us...people. God made each of us unique, different, special.
OK, with that I'm outta here. Blessings1
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...had the first medical appt with my doc since the LLMD diagnosed me. Boy, was that a flop! He wanted nothing to do with even looking at this. Of course, he was wanting blood tests, which I know would not be helpful. I am in Ontario Canada.....please, all you my new friends, pray that I am led to the right MD who would be willing to work with the LLMD in the States to help me on the path to healing....God bless you all! Rhody
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Good Morning rhody,
Yes, am praying for you. Sorry your appt with the MD didn't go well. God will lead you to the right doctor.
A couple of things,
1) Here is a link on Lymenet threads where you can post that you are looking for a doctor. When you get to the new page, you'll notice on the upper right is the option to "Post New Topic". Click that and a message window will open for you to ask about doctors... http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/forum/2?
2) I have a friend in Canada involved with the "Lyme Community" I'll see what I can find out.
God is in control, and He will lead you.
Praying for all on God Thought...for healing in body, mind, soul, and spirit in the Name of Jesus.
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Been thinking of this song for all of us today,
"...in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
You are loved everyday, all day...and nothing can separate us from His love!
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Rhody , I am praying for the Holy spirit to lead and guide you through this moment in your life . God is so good , he will not leave you nor forsake you . Many blessings
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Good afternoon friends!
Had a good time at grandson's games last eve. I was able to find some shade, MDW. Hope you are having a beautiful day also...maybe a little cooler today?
Kaden had soccer practice and then played his first soccer game (5 weeks late due to lots of rain). He scored 4 goals and was beaming from ear to ear.
He gets lots of practice at home and at our house trying to compete in sports with his older brother.
Deven's baseball team won their game (first win this season), so he was very excited about that and the coach invited the team to go for ice cream afterwards.
It's another sunny day here in PA.
Love to listen to the birds chirping, and I hear a woodpecker pecking away at a tree.
daisy,
Cloning myself would be nice sometimes. I always feel bad if we have to split our time between the boys games.
I loved what you shared...."We come to You, fill us with Your love to overflowing so that as we walk on the way "IT" splashes all over everyone around us."
I will have to remember this.
Beautiful song. "Power of Your Love". Thanks I needed that one.
marine,
Thanks for the prayers and for sharing the song....beautiful!
rhody,
So sorry to hear that your Dr appt went like that.
I am praying that you will be led to the right Dr to work with your LLMD. I trust that God will answer.
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"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." Psalm 91:14 (NIV)
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Dekrator, As I read your posts "The Love Chapter" in the Bible came to my mind.
Friends, Following are a few of the verses from
1 Corinthians 13,
"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails...
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
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TGIF = Thank God It's Forever.
Praying you all have a good day.
Philippians 4:8-9, Paul writes,
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
That verse has kept my mind from going into a "dark hole" during some very difficult times in my life. I love God and I love His Word!
Have a day, and weekend, filled with His peace.
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Hello daisyrib, dekrator, marine and all....just sittin' here pretty debilitated and keeping on the meds. Brain is all like mush and it's no picnic.
I have decided to take humaworm and take a stab at the parasite angle while on meds...hope it doesn't kill me!
Some people on here have said it marked a turning point for them, and they felt the antibiotics were not very effective until they started blasting parasites.
I am praying for you all. May Jesus bless your day and fill you with healing, light, peace and the fullness of His love.
Blessings to you all...say one for me too please....struggling badly here. ...thank you
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Hi Lymetoo...did not mean to leave you out....sorry!
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Rhody, I do not have any elegant words today, but we all understand how you feel, we have been there or we are there. You say "may He fill you with light and peace and the fullness of His love" Guess what? He does that for you also. Daisy posted a beautiful scripture this morning. Read it Rhody. Read it with the eyes of your heart.
We have so many beautiful scriptuers and writes on God thought, when you can't find God or feel Him, read some of past posts here on God thought and I am quite sure you will begin to feel Him around you. I am praying for you Rhody.
Another daisy thought....Lord God, our hope IS in your unfailing love!
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thank you MDW005....it's so reassuring to have Christian friends to message with and find support from...
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daisy,
Thank you for sharing from 1 Corinthians and Phillipians.
They are beautiful and comforting verses.
They are some of my favorites and I go back to them often during hard times.
It's so good to have God's promise that He will be with us through anything.
It would be easy for me to slip way into a deep hole sometimes without His word.
rhody,
Hope, trust, perseverence.
You will get better and I totally believe it!
I can relate to being debilitated...so many of us can....like MDW says, we have been there or are there.
God has set your feet on the healing path.
The path can be very long, windy and have lots of ups and downs, but it comes out at a better place than where you started.
So set your eyes on the destination and you will get there.
God will help you and so will we.
Hi Lymetoo, MDW, Marine and all who are reading!
Praying for all of us! Thank you Lord, Jesus for giving us Hope!
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Daisy, you bring big smiles to my face. I remember the first time I heard "Power of your Love," many a month ago last year. It made feel emotional, the beginnings of my journey here on God thought and my baby steps with Jesus. This song remains emotional when I listen. Power of His love...how wonderfully special we are to Him, for Him to give us His loving that only Fathers love can pour out.
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Hey Dekrator! Guess what? It's Friday! You always go to church on Friday...whatcha learn...do share
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Hi MDW...good memory you have. Here is the gospel reading from today:
John 6: 52 - 59
52 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"
53 So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you;
54 he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.
55 For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
56 He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.
57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me.
58 This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live for ever."
59 This he said in the synagogue, as he taught at Caper'na-um.
Those listening to Jesus took what he said literally when they said, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"
To eat Jesus' flesh has the spiritual meaning of trusting or believing in Him, especially in His death for the sins of mankind.
Drink His blood means to trust in His atoning death, which is represented by the shedding of His blood.
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Good Afternoon.
I would appreciate your prayers as tomorrow evening I will be sharing with a group of ladies at a conference. Thank you. (I should be reviewing my notes instead of on God Thought, Ha!)
So, I'll not be here long...will comment more another time I'm sure.
Continuing with the scriptures that Dekrator started,
John 6
60 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ``This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?''
61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, ``Does this offend you?
62 Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! 63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you--they are full of the Spirit and life.
64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe.'' For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 65 He went on to say, ``This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.''
66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.
67 ``You do not want to leave too, do you?'' Jesus asked the Twelve.
68 Simon Peter answered him, ``Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.''
One of Peter's shining moments.
O, Lord God, JESUS, only you have the words of eternal life!
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Wow, daisy, that is wonderful that you are sharing with a group of ladies at a conference!!
I am praying for you now and I will pray more before tomorrow eve for sure!!
Can't wait to hear about the conference.
I just know that you will encourage so many ladies and help to strengthen their faith!
So great that you continued sharing more of John 6.
Who wouldn't want the words of eternal life?
I know I do. Thank you, Jesus!!
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I will pray for you daisy....such a gift to strengthen other's faith...
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Daisy, I am praying for you... you see, I fed my birds this eve and this little bird told me that you will do awesome. (wee bit exaggeration)
another great read from Roy L. I even copied so you wouldn't have to open link .....
May 13, 2011
Let God's Will Be Done Great Quotes
A great many people are afraid of the will of God, and yet I believe that one of the sweetest lessons that we can learn in the school of Christ is the surrender of our wills to God, letting Him plan for us and rule our lives. If I know my own mind, if an angel should come from the throne of God and tell me that I could have my will done the rest of my days on earth, and that everything I wished should be carried out, or that I might refer it back to God, and let God's will be done in me and through me, I think in an instant I would say: ``Let the will of God be done.''
I cannot look into the future. I do not know what is going to happen tomorrow; in fact, I do not know what may happen before night; so I cannot choose for myself as well as God can choose for me, and it is much better to surrender my will to God's will. -D.L. Moody
Good eve family, I think I might rest a bit. Oh, and thank you Dekrator for sharing your teaching today and thank you daisy for adding on to the scripture.
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quote:Originally posted by rhody: Hi Lymetoo...did not mean to leave you out....sorry!
- No problem.. I just pop in when I can. Now you see me, now you don't!
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MDW,
That is a great read that you posted! Thanks!!
Have a peaceful night's rest friends!
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