quote from Jerry Bridges' book 'Trusting God' even when life hurts ~
"Can you trust God? The question itself has two possible meanings before we attempt to answer it. Can you trust God? In other words, is He dependable in times of adversity? But the second meaning is also critical: Can you trust God? Do you have such a relationship with God and such a confidence in Him that you believe He is with you in your adversity even though you do not see any evidence of His presence and His power?"
"The Scriptures teach us three essential truths about God - truths we must believe if we are to trust Him in adversity.
They are:
1. God is completely sovereign.
2. God is infinite in wisdom.
3. God is perfect in love.
Someone has expressed these three truths as they relate to us in this way: "God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about."
Lamentations 3:32-33 says,
"Though he brings grief, he will show
compassion,
so great is his unfailing love.
For he does not willingly bring affliction
or grief to the children of men."
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"The King's daughter is all glorious within..." Psalm 45:13a
About Me
- Rachel
- Hi, and welcome to my blog! My prayer is that you will be encouraged and blessed by all that you read here, maybe even stretched in your faith and motivated to keep fighting the good fight of faith! "but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."
Past It All
A gentle wind, a whistle is heard
As I approach the mountain, my heart is stirred.
Past the evergreens, oak, and pine
Past the crystal streams whose waters shine
Past the bluebirds that sit atop
The branches that appear they could almost drop
Down to the dirt ground laden with leaves
Down to the paths that bend and weave
Past the animals that scurry to shelters
Past the clouds and the sun that swelters
Past the moon and the stars that live
Far above me and always give
The shining lights that sparkle at night
Warming the evening in sheer delight
Past it all I came to ponder
Of creation beyond the wild blue yonder
My eyes scanned the heavens that stretch so high
And I couldn’t help think of life past the sky
A place known as heaven, the home of my Father
Where people live happily forever and ever
No beauty on earth could ever compare
To the beauty above that is rich and is fair.
By Rachel
As I approach the mountain, my heart is stirred.
Past the evergreens, oak, and pine
Past the crystal streams whose waters shine
Past the bluebirds that sit atop
The branches that appear they could almost drop
Down to the dirt ground laden with leaves
Down to the paths that bend and weave
Past the animals that scurry to shelters
Past the clouds and the sun that swelters
Past the moon and the stars that live
Far above me and always give
The shining lights that sparkle at night
Warming the evening in sheer delight
Past it all I came to ponder
Of creation beyond the wild blue yonder
My eyes scanned the heavens that stretch so high
And I couldn’t help think of life past the sky
A place known as heaven, the home of my Father
Where people live happily forever and ever
No beauty on earth could ever compare
To the beauty above that is rich and is fair.
By Rachel
Matthew 22:37
This verse has always been a favourite of mine and a wonderful reminder of how much we should love our heavenly Father. Our love for Him will never compare to His love for us. He paid the price for our sins with His death on the cross and we have been set free!
"And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."
"And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."
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Mark 8:38
"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
Most Christians would say they are not ashamed of Christ, but what about God's Word? We are more than willing to tell others that we are Christians, but we never go one step further as to take them to God's Word and live by His Word. We think that the Bible is the "religous book" that we open once a week on a Sunday morning at church. We read a couple verses that might impact us for the moment, but after a few hours, the impact is gone and you've forgotten what you read. I urge you to take God's Word seriously, read it every day and meditate on it, don't just scan the pages. We waste our time on things like facebook and texting friends. Take your facebook time and replace it with putting your face in the Book, the Bible. Take your texting time and replace it with reading the Text, the Bible. Instead of watching videos on Youtube, watch sermons on Youtube or something that is going to be spiritually beneficial to your relationship with Christ.
What are you willing to give up?
Most Christians would say they are not ashamed of Christ, but what about God's Word? We are more than willing to tell others that we are Christians, but we never go one step further as to take them to God's Word and live by His Word. We think that the Bible is the "religous book" that we open once a week on a Sunday morning at church. We read a couple verses that might impact us for the moment, but after a few hours, the impact is gone and you've forgotten what you read. I urge you to take God's Word seriously, read it every day and meditate on it, don't just scan the pages. We waste our time on things like facebook and texting friends. Take your facebook time and replace it with putting your face in the Book, the Bible. Take your texting time and replace it with reading the Text, the Bible. Instead of watching videos on Youtube, watch sermons on Youtube or something that is going to be spiritually beneficial to your relationship with Christ.
What are you willing to give up?
Followers
Daily Promises from Blue Letter Bible
So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. (Hebrews 13:6)
Our Lord is mighty beyond imagining. His power and strength are above measure. None may stand against the weight of His arm. And He will protect us, His people, to everlasting. Having been made His children, we who believe live under His defence as long as there exist enemies to His throne. Rejoice in the fact of your salvation, O believer, for your redemption is to life eternal and unshakeable! The darts of the enemy may be of deadly flame, yet they shall never pierce His people! We rest under the banner of the King and sit in the shade of His mighty shield! Take heart in the strength of our Lord and give no fearful recognition to the weak boasting of the world's powers.
Our Lord is mighty beyond imagining. His power and strength are above measure. None may stand against the weight of His arm. And He will protect us, His people, to everlasting. Having been made His children, we who believe live under His defence as long as there exist enemies to His throne. Rejoice in the fact of your salvation, O believer, for your redemption is to life eternal and unshakeable! The darts of the enemy may be of deadly flame, yet they shall never pierce His people! We rest under the banner of the King and sit in the shade of His mighty shield! Take heart in the strength of our Lord and give no fearful recognition to the weak boasting of the world's powers.
"Come to Me" - "I Am the Way"
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
John 14:6
"Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
John 14:6
"Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
Daily Promises from Blue Letter Bible
And our hope of you [is] stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so [shall ye be] also of the consolation. (2 Corinthians 1:7)
Christ reigns even now on His heavenly throne, yet the earth is filled with evil men. The adopted brothers and sisters of Christ reign even now by His side, yet their lives are of suffering. How can this be? It is the mystery of the cross of Christ Jesus! Through our weakness, we are strong. Through death, we have life. Through suffering, we are become the victors. And through persecution, we are blessed. Therefore, Christ tells us, rejoice in such troubles till the heavenly consummation, for great will be our apparent reward in that day. So do not fret, O believer, but trust that your suffering will produce hope. Hope in Christ. Hope in Heaven.
Christ reigns even now on His heavenly throne, yet the earth is filled with evil men. The adopted brothers and sisters of Christ reign even now by His side, yet their lives are of suffering. How can this be? It is the mystery of the cross of Christ Jesus! Through our weakness, we are strong. Through death, we have life. Through suffering, we are become the victors. And through persecution, we are blessed. Therefore, Christ tells us, rejoice in such troubles till the heavenly consummation, for great will be our apparent reward in that day. So do not fret, O believer, but trust that your suffering will produce hope. Hope in Christ. Hope in Heaven.
Daily Promises - From Blue Letter Bible
For all the promises of God in him [are] yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. (2 Corinthians 1:20)
God keeps His promises. No matter what His promise may be, He will keep it - and it will be a "Yes" in Christ. Because of His faithfulness through Christ, our proper response should be "Amen", in order that we give Him glory. This should be the goal of all who believe - the further glory of God.
God keeps His promises. No matter what His promise may be, He will keep it - and it will be a "Yes" in Christ. Because of His faithfulness through Christ, our proper response should be "Amen", in order that we give Him glory. This should be the goal of all who believe - the further glory of God.
The Focus of our Prayer Life
"The focus of our prayer life should not be "God, this is what I want" but "God, what do You want of me?" In our goal to become like Christ, we should pray the way He prayed. In His moment of greatest trial, Jesus pleaded, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39). We don't often hear prayers that reflect this kind of submission and obedience, but we are called to follow Christ's example."
~taken from 'Lies Young Women Believe' by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
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~taken from 'Lies Young Women Believe' by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
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This is such a great book - I know I will learn tons from the class. :)
ReplyDelete~ Maxina