Comfort verses…??

Not sure where I am anymore on my lists of comfort verses…there are so many….

My grandson is well, now needs to overcome the trauma and face water again. It will come…he is the adventurer. Thank you for your prayers, concerns, care…blessings to you all….

I’m pleading with you, Yahweh, help me! Don’t close your ears to my cry, for you’re my defender (Psalm 28:1 TPT). PM

So as for you, return to your God, Maintain kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually (Hosea 12:6 NASB).

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4 NIV).

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted (Isaiah 12:4 NIV).

Yes, he did mighty miracles and we are overjoyed! Now, Lord, do it again! Restore us to our former glory! May streams of your refreshing flow over us until our dry hearts are drenched again (Psalm 126:3-4 TPT).

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord (Psalm 112:7 NIV).

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles (Psalm 34:17 NIV).

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1 NIV).

Thank YOU….

Through it all….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfAj_l1bLlQ

 Flood waters…

Some verses get really personal really fast…not that they all aren’t…but circumstances bring different ones to mind and heart at different times…

 The following got really personal last night…one of my grandsons, 12 years, went on an adventure with a friend, crossing a shallow creek for part of it…when they came back to return, it was a torrent from flash flooding in the area..the friend made it across, but my grandson was swept downstream…catching a boulder, he climbed on and sat until rescued late last night…it gives my chills and tears just thinking about it…had prayed that he would sit and stay until help came and he did…thank YOU…

Psalm 68:9 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,

    who daily bears our burdens.

20 Our God is a God who saves;

    from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.

Palm 69:2 I sink in the miry depths,

    where there is no foothold.

I have come into the deep waters;

    the floods engulf me.

15 Do not let the floodwaters engulf me
    or the depths swallow me up
    or the pit close its mouth over me.

16 Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;
    in your great mercy turn to me.

Palm 91: 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;

Isaiah 43:1 but now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

4a Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you,

I watched this grandson being born and wasn’t quite ready to let him go…God has such a great plan for him as he does for us all…but, he has lessons for us to learn along the way as well…

Thank YOU….

You are my hiding place….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElVC6rfX3Z8

 25 years…

When I awoke this morning, I thought of 25 years ago as I am sure many did…what was I doing, what were my plans, what did the day ahead look like…etc…

We were all getting ready for a day…some were planning evil, some were planning good, some were getting their children read for school, some getting ready for work or getting off of work…

My daughter and her husband were planning on flying to Asia, we had talked the night before….breakfasts were served, people out the door for their day…I went walking as usual on my three mile trek…

My neighbor caught me half way through my walk…”have you heard….?” That question changed the world…we watched the scenes over and over as more information filtered through…we cried and prayed for the victims. We waited, not fully comprehending…and we were three thousand miles away from the terror attack…

Our daughter and her husband didn’t make it to Asia that day…nor did many air travelers make it to their destinations …

This week has been times of memories, memorials…while we go on with our lives…today at least one tv channel will have all day coverage of events …for those almost 3000 victims as well as thousands who have died from working at ground zero. It wasn’t just one day in infamy, it is an ongoing bad memory for so many who were affected personally….

I don’t understand evil, but I know that it exists in so many facets…and he will be around til God draws the line in time…

We are to be alert, the Bible says…God has defeated and overcome…we have peace in God…

1 Peter 1: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 5: 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

John 16: 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

I know we are supposed to give thanks in all things, but realistically, there are times that it is hard…not just 911, but other times as well…but, that is the way to experience God’s peace that surpasses our understanding …

Thank YOU…

I will praise you in the storm…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgpaULjZOl8

 25 years ago….

25 years ago…evilness was working just as it has since the garden of Eden….

Tempting , Lying, deceiving, planning…only a few knew what was going to happen the following day…

Others, meanwhile, were packing, laughing with family / friends, anticipating their work or trips on the plane the next day…maybe going on a special vacation or visiting someone special…

Evil was still at work, really no caring one whit what the passengers or workers were doing that day…theirs was one of murder, confusion, chaos and rewards….

It can happen any time, any where…darkness, evil lurks in the shadows, works in the night…can’t standing the light of day…to be exposed….

God exposes those…He is the light…knowing good from evil, opposing the evil…Victorious over evil…

Thank YOU…

Job 12: 22 He reveals the deep things of darkness

    and brings utter darkness into the light.

Psalm 18: 28 You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;

    my God turns my darkness into light.

Psalm 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

Proverbs 4: 19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;

    they do not know what makes them stumble.

Ecclesiastes 2: 14aThe wise have eyes in their heads,

    while the fool walks in the darkness;….

Isaiah 5: 20 Woe to those who call evil good

    and good evil,

who put darkness for light

    and light for darkness,

who put bitter for sweet

    and sweet for bitter.

Isaiah 29:15 woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, “Who sees us? Who will know?”

John 8: 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Our God Reigns…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usc6-WjJwZg

 Oblivious….

25 years ago, we were doing daily things…oblivious of the horrors that were coming within days…when evil against our country raised its ugly head inside our borders…

Last month, I went to the Washington coast for a delightful wedding … but we did a bit of touring as well…hidden in the trees and overgrown brush along the coast were bunkers built with a massive amount of cement and steel, rock and finally, the camouflage of trees and natural plantings…the WW2 Coastal Defensive System… I wasn’t around then, but it was defend our American soil from the enemy…probably most people did not know it existed…but a war was raging then on other shores…

Since then there have been others wars, but, fought in other lands…

 25 years ago it was coming to ours…and we didn’t know it…

We personally don’t realize when battles are coming for us…rebellious teens, death in the family , the words-cancer, heart disease, inoperable, etc are uttered from our doctors’ mouths, bankrupt, etc…..battles we have to face…and we are oblivious that they are going to hit…we aren’t ready…

But, as Christians we have a burden bearer, a refuge giver, a comforter and so much more…Jesus…

 Psalm 9:9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,

    a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 17: 7 Show me the wonders of your great love,

    you who save by your right hand

    those who take refuge in you from their foes.

Psalm 25: 20 Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

 Psalm 61:3 For you have been my refuge,

    a strong tower against the foe.

Thank YOU…

Refuge…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB_dPMXmFLw

 

 The search….

We have been searching for my husband’s Bible for an event coming up soon…I know it is in a box with other books, which we have lots of, I thought it was with his journals, of which there are also many…

So, getting into storage bins, one after another… then going through bookshelves in everyone’s homes…just in case…

The Funny and delightful thing is, we all know exactly what we really looking for…

“dad’s black Bible, you know, the one he always read…”

Psalm 139:23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 2: 1 My son, if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding—
3 indeed, if you call out for insight
    and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds success in store for the upright,
    he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just
    and protects the way of his faithful ones.

9 Then you will understand what is right and just
    and fair—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
    and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will protect you,
    and understanding will guard you.

12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men,

But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:8-9 ESV). 

We search and search for truth…and it is right before us in the Word…

Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

We are planning on finding the “lost Bible”… it is somewhere, but, more importantly, we also want to seek the Word of God, to teach, admonish, challenge us….

Thank YOU…

Your Word…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NEYy71lcU

 

Names of God…

These are just a few references to read about the names of God…there are Bible studies, books, sermons, YouTube classes, lifestreams, podcasts, etc. about this subject…

I was just thinking about it this morning as I prayed..what name or characteristic did this person or that person need right now that would make God  personal to him or her…if we believe that God  makes himself known to us, he does it in a personal way…knowing our needs , thoughts, words…He is there for us…

Thank YOU….

https://www.gotquestions.org/names-of-God.html

https://bibleislife.com/100-names-of-god-with-bible-verses-explained/

https://christiananswers.net/dictionary/namesofgod.html

https://www.scripturalgrace.com/post/names-of-god

Names of God…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU2MLVrTc8k