Just passing through one of the most stressful stretch of days in my life.A feeling of hoplessness,uncertainity and fear has creeped in,the situation and the events happening around me are not encouraging either....faith is at all time low....finding it hard to find the strength to rise....the verse 'He who trusts in Lord will prosper' Proverbs 28:25 keeps me going.I really hope I will be able to blog soon how GOD rescued me out of this situation.
This lovely song is all I keep on playing for the moment.
What Faith Can Do Lyrics
Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you're stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise
I will have the strength to rise!!!!!
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
"When we depend on man, we get what man can do. When we depend upon prayer, we get what God can do."
This is an amazing message which helped me get thru anxious,despair moments I went thru recently.Many times we worry too much on things and situations.We plot our own way of getting through those situations.We ourselves expect the problem to be solved in a pre planned way and a time.And when things dont go our way, we start murmuring and doubting GOD. Even though we pray and plead we never think or trust Jesus can do anything.We never realise and acknowledge that Jesus "He will make a way,where there seems to be no way".He has his own way of doing things and taking us out of problems and situations of despair.So that we grow more in faith and know more of Him.
And above all He knows wot is best for us
This message helped me grow more in faith
A CLOUD BY DAY...A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT
"By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people." Exodus 13:21-22
What an incredible provision by God for Israel as they wondered in the wilderness for 40 years, a provision of His grace that lead them on their journey. He gave them a visible symbol of His presence "with" them, the promise of His power "to" them, and the assurance of His provision "for" them. To any Israelite who might be in doubt...he had only to look up and see the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night. This was God's covenant to Israel...they had nothing to fear if they walked in OBEDIENCE. God would be their sufficiency for every need!
God provided manna from heaven every morning and water from the rock at Meribar. When hemmed in at the Red Sea, being pursued by Pharaoh's army, God miraculously "parted the waters" and they went through on dry land. When the army followed, God unleashed the waters, and the pursuing enemy all drowned (Exodus 14:21-28).
What does all of that say unto us today? God has not left us without His hand to lead, protect, provide, and be the sufficiency for our every need. He has a plan and purpose for every believer. But, His plan can only be accomplished as we walk in obedience to His Word, and trust Him as the Lord of our life. We must appropriate what Christ has provided for us.
As believers, the Holy Spirit dwells within to minister to us. He draws us to God...teaches, reveals, and gives us an understanding of God's Word. God has given to us "exceeding great and precious promises: that by these we may be partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4). Whatever circumstances we encounter, we have His Word as our foundation, access into His presence by prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to direct our steps.
And what is His promise to us? "Call to me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jeremiah 33;3). "Call to me" reveals our need to seek HIS help, realizing the inadequacy of our own abilities, resources, and our need of utter dependence on God. How much heartache, misfortune, and misery we would save ourselves, if we would first SEEK THE LORD! So often, our pride, ego, and self-independence keep us from coming before God. "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).
And what has God promised to do when we call on Him? "I WILL ANSWER YOU!" Wow! Can you conceive of such an incredible privilege we have as His own? God will not only answer, but "tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know!"
And above all He knows wot is best for us
This message helped me grow more in faith
A CLOUD BY DAY...A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT
"By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people." Exodus 13:21-22
What an incredible provision by God for Israel as they wondered in the wilderness for 40 years, a provision of His grace that lead them on their journey. He gave them a visible symbol of His presence "with" them, the promise of His power "to" them, and the assurance of His provision "for" them. To any Israelite who might be in doubt...he had only to look up and see the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night. This was God's covenant to Israel...they had nothing to fear if they walked in OBEDIENCE. God would be their sufficiency for every need!
God provided manna from heaven every morning and water from the rock at Meribar. When hemmed in at the Red Sea, being pursued by Pharaoh's army, God miraculously "parted the waters" and they went through on dry land. When the army followed, God unleashed the waters, and the pursuing enemy all drowned (Exodus 14:21-28).
What does all of that say unto us today? God has not left us without His hand to lead, protect, provide, and be the sufficiency for our every need. He has a plan and purpose for every believer. But, His plan can only be accomplished as we walk in obedience to His Word, and trust Him as the Lord of our life. We must appropriate what Christ has provided for us.
As believers, the Holy Spirit dwells within to minister to us. He draws us to God...teaches, reveals, and gives us an understanding of God's Word. God has given to us "exceeding great and precious promises: that by these we may be partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4). Whatever circumstances we encounter, we have His Word as our foundation, access into His presence by prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to direct our steps.
And what is His promise to us? "Call to me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jeremiah 33;3). "Call to me" reveals our need to seek HIS help, realizing the inadequacy of our own abilities, resources, and our need of utter dependence on God. How much heartache, misfortune, and misery we would save ourselves, if we would first SEEK THE LORD! So often, our pride, ego, and self-independence keep us from coming before God. "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).
And what has God promised to do when we call on Him? "I WILL ANSWER YOU!" Wow! Can you conceive of such an incredible privilege we have as His own? God will not only answer, but "tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know!"
Sunday, July 26, 2009
When God Puts You On Hold
This is an amazing piece of writeup/message which helped me to get through the most difficult times of my life....
When God Puts You On Hold (1)
Don't try to get out of anything prematurely. - James 1:4 TM
The Bible says, "To every thing there is a season" (Ecc 3:1). So no matter how hard you pray, you can't pray your life's seasons away. There are some situations you aren't meant to change - you're just meant to survive! Paul calls these times, "light affliction, which is...for a moment" (2 Co 4:17). When you can't alter your circumstances you must learn to grow through them.
In winter, trees take advantage of the season to rebuild their strength and prepare to be fruitful next season. Their sap and substance go underground. Then in the spring it pushes its way back up again in the form of new growth. Looking back over your life you'll find that your achievements are seasonal. Growth comes, then struggle, and vice versa. Each season has its purpose. God has a reason for not wanting you to be productive all the time. When He permits winter winds to blow through your life He's preparing you for the coming spring. James writes, "Consider it a...gift...when tests...come... under pressure, your faith...shows its true colours. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way" (Jam 1:2-4 TM).
One of the issues you'll struggle with in a waiting period is the urge to hurry, to make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances. Don't do it! Every situation doesn't call for immediate action. Remember, patience comes from trust, and you can't trust a God you don't know. That's why you need to spend more time getting acquainted with Him through reading His Word and praying.
When God Puts You On Hold (1)
Don't try to get out of anything prematurely. - James 1:4 TM
The Bible says, "To every thing there is a season" (Ecc 3:1). So no matter how hard you pray, you can't pray your life's seasons away. There are some situations you aren't meant to change - you're just meant to survive! Paul calls these times, "light affliction, which is...for a moment" (2 Co 4:17). When you can't alter your circumstances you must learn to grow through them.
In winter, trees take advantage of the season to rebuild their strength and prepare to be fruitful next season. Their sap and substance go underground. Then in the spring it pushes its way back up again in the form of new growth. Looking back over your life you'll find that your achievements are seasonal. Growth comes, then struggle, and vice versa. Each season has its purpose. God has a reason for not wanting you to be productive all the time. When He permits winter winds to blow through your life He's preparing you for the coming spring. James writes, "Consider it a...gift...when tests...come... under pressure, your faith...shows its true colours. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way" (Jam 1:2-4 TM).
One of the issues you'll struggle with in a waiting period is the urge to hurry, to make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances. Don't do it! Every situation doesn't call for immediate action. Remember, patience comes from trust, and you can't trust a God you don't know. That's why you need to spend more time getting acquainted with Him through reading His Word and praying.
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