tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136451967602265437.post4721209212692724145..comments2015-03-30T17:11:06.340-04:00Comments on I'm Still Standing: It's Getting Dark in HereAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351896159058558890noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136451967602265437.post-69065342550776542972014-11-28T09:16:20.401-05:002014-11-28T09:16:20.401-05:00My dear Renata,
You are not alone; ever. When th...My dear Renata, <br />You are not alone; ever. When the tide is out, we sometimes see a boat stranded, unable to move, but we know that this condition is temporary because the tide always comes back and refloats the boat. As long as you keep up your daily visit with God, your soul is open to tidal water, and even if you should seemingly be left high and dry for a period, it is only a question of time before the living ocean will float you off once more. "Keep your soul flooded with the tidal water of eternal life and....nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10:19).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756438680940653148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136451967602265437.post-79517079838126379822014-11-24T20:11:19.475-05:002014-11-24T20:11:19.475-05:00Renata,
My sister sent me this and I want to share...Renata,<br />My sister sent me this and I want to share it with you now during this difficult time. <br />Every trial must come through His love but every trial has a purpose. Every pain has a purpose, every ordeal contains a seed of victory, and there is a promise for every problem you and I will ever face. The psalmist writes, "The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust in him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy" (Psalm 28:7). Our sorrows can turn to joy. I pray you would let God be your strength and helper. That you would turn over every financial concern and health scare to Him. That you would begin to understand that in your weakness He becomes your strength (2 Corinthians 12:19) and that our Creator is the master of the impossible (Luke 18:27) and that He alone makes a way where there seems to be no way. That on the cross He exchanged our hurts, worries and sickness for healing, peace and wellness. There's proof that we will overcome, He conquered death and was resurrected. <br />Have confidence that God is in control. Warren Wiersbe writes, "When God permits His children to go through the furnace, He keeps his eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat!" God will never let us face more than we can handle with His help. Hebrews 12:12 says it so well: "So take a new grip with your tired hands and stand firm on your shaky legs."<br />And finally remember that Jesus said this himself... "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:13<br />May the peace that surpasses all understanding be yours and your family's forever.<br />In His Great Name,<br />JeanieYvette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976842549875700398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136451967602265437.post-80295728747151459122014-11-24T12:35:54.341-05:002014-11-24T12:35:54.341-05:00My dear friend,
God is not responsible for the bad...My dear friend,<br />God is not responsible for the bad things but He does allow them to draw us closer to Him and so He will get the ultimate glory as your testimony continues to deepen. He knows we cling tighter to Him in the trials. Unfortunately, most of us become complacent when things are going well. I know without trials, I would be my own god. In good times, it seems I tell Him, "Yo daddio, I got this." It's when all hell breaks loose (literally), as I hang by the end of my rope that I yell, "hey, a little help here please.". I'm in a phase of my life where I am 100% dependent on Him and I pray I don't lose focus (again!!!!) so I can rest in the shadow of His wings. <br /><br />When you have a few minutes, read Psalms 17 and 18 and be encouraged! Love yaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17951369971417278135noreply@blogger.com