God wants you to know that your remedy for anxiety is the question: ‘Will this matter in a year from now?’
All too often you get so involved in things that you look at life through a microscope. Amplifying manifold, an invisible speck becomes an insurmountable mountain. Put down the microscope and imagine yourself a year from now looking back at today: ‘Does this really matter?’
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Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. I hope you all have a blessed day.
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Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of things hoped for and certain of what we do not see.
Faith is easy to have when things in our lives are going well but what about when they aren’t? It’s a totally different story then and then is when we’re supposed to have it the most. I know that’s easier said than done but it is possible and believe it or not it’s even possible like the Bible says to be glad for struggles.
No, I”m not out of my mind. It’s the truth just like the Bible says and we all know that the Bible is absolute truth. I know like lots of other folks what it’s like to struggle and not with just every day things like bills and such.
I know what it’s like to lose your children, your spouse, your home and everything you own just about all at once. I know what it’s like to be in poor health, have no job, no money, and have to live at the mercy of anyone who wants to take pity on you and help you. I know only too well and does it do much for your faith, not at first.
At first, you’re still in shock that it’s even happening in the first place. Then comes denial and then anger. After that is massive depression because you can’t for the life of you figure out what you’re going to do now and to make it worse nobody gets it.
So you cry a lot and ask why a lot and search for answers and direction hoping somewhere to find it or at least part of it and we don’t always find it right away. Sometimes it takes a lot of searching and coming to the realization that there’s only one place to find the answers and the direction and that’s from God.
Once we get to that point then the rest isn’t so hard. Once we let God take over and do what He needs to do then our lives start to look a bit brighter and before you know it we’re thanking God for it because without it we wouldn’t turn to God and have faith that He will get us through.
We start to see that things aren’t as bad as they seemed and God really does provide what we need for every day. Sometimes it might not be the way we would like but He does provide and by doing that He also shows us that we don’t need all the things we think we do in our lives.
Being the humans we are, we think we need all this “stuff” in our lives or we just can’t function but when we go through certain struggles, we discover all the “stuff” we thought was important really wasn’t. Like the Bible says, our struggles are to make us stronger and build character. They are to bring us closer to God and help us to depend on Him and not “stuff” as it should be. “Stuff” can’t get us to our final destination but God can.
I know it’s hard to do and at times I still struggle with it but no matter how dark things get or how bad they look don’t give up. Have faith and trust God to take you through. May God bless you and keep you all safe.
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A friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
anonymous
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….that how bad things may look right now means nothing.-it’s how good they can be with God’s help that counts. In life you can absolutely count on one thing,-everything can turn around in one day,in one minute sometimes. Don’t you dare to give up,-you might be a moment away from a windfall.
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Hello everyone,
I’m sorry it’s been so long since I have been here but my life has been kind of upside down this past while for many reasons I won’t get into. But I am back now and I am working on some devotionals for all of you hopefully very soon. I would like to ask all of you to pray for Pastor David Dostiglio of our USA Division. His health isn’t very good and hasn’t been for awhile now. He’s had many tests and doctors still aren’t able to find out what the problem is. Besides his health he is having other issues as a result of his ill health and needs much prayer. Thanks everyone.
Please remember, if any of you are struggling or have any questions of any kind please send me a note and I will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep smiling and keep the faith. God never gives up on us and we shouldn’t give up either. May God bless you and keep you all safe.
Pastor Elizabeth
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Before you judge someone for who they aren’t, look first to see if you are who you think they should be.
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You’ve time to build houses and in them to dwell,
and time to do business-to buy and to sell;
But none for repentance, or deep, earnest prayer
To seek your salvation; you’ve no time to spare.
You’ve time for earth’s pleasure, for frolic and fun;
For her glittering treasures how quickly you run,
But care not to seek the fair mansions above,
The favor of God or the gift of His love.
You’ve time to take voyages over the sea,
And time to take in the world’s jubilee;
But soon your bright hopes will be lost in the gloom
Of the cold, dark river of death, and the tomb.
You’ve time to resort to woods, mountain, and glen,
And time to gain knowledge from books and of men,
Yet no time to search for the wisdom of God;
But what of your soul when you’re under the sod?
For time will not linger when helpless you lie;
Staring death in the face you will take time to die!
Then, what of the judgment? Pause, think, I implore!
For time will be lost on eternity’s shore.
-the gospel reaper
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God wants you to know that sometimes you can’t see it or feel it. Sometimes hope seems far away. Often the difficulties you face make it seem as if hope has abandened you. But hope never leaves. It is always there, ready for you to embrace.
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Someone once said – “There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.”
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