Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, So is my beloved among the sons.
- There is always a "lily" in the valley.
- I need to focus on the "lily" and not the valley.
- Discouragement comes from focusing on the past or future and not the present.
2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
- I am blessed if I can turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.
- The cross was a triumph! Not a tragedy.
- Victory comes through defeat.
- Healing comes through brokenness.
Jesus is the LILY of the valley.
2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
- There are no disappointments if my will is buried in God's will.
- A no to my request, is a big YES from Him to His best for me.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- God's power is at work IN me. Even though my circumstances may not change. He is changing me from the inside out, so the way that I look at my circumstances is different.
Father, tough times are coming. I see them on the horizon. Please help me be prepared to fight the enemy. Help me keep my focus on You, the Lily of my valley. Bury my will in yours. Whatever happens ~ use it to do a work in me and in my family. An eternal work. A work that brings glory and honor to You. I have to admit I'm afraid looking at that "giant". He is dressed for the fight. Help me to remember that I am yours and that you will fight my battles if I will just let you. You have been faithful to me thus far. Thank you, Lord. I love you!
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Psalm 94:18-19
"If I say, "My foot slips,"
Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up.
In the multitude of my anxieties within me,
Your comforts delight my soul."
I hope your soul will find great delight in the comforts of the LORD, whatever happens to be coming your way.
Thanks for being honest and real. I can relate to tough times... but I can testify that God is faithful. He uses the tough and hard things to make us soft and pliable for Him. And remember... no matter how big the giant looks to us, God is always bigger. In Christ, you are stronger than you think.
I missed you guys on Tuesday. Can't wait til this week. Lynn
Regina:
May God be close to you this night and into the morrow. And while our Sabbaths belong to our Father, a portion of it belongs to you tomorrow. Be blessed, sweet mom, and know that you struggle not alone.
Tomorrow, I will lift a prayer of thanks to God for all of my new blogging friends who stand on the front lines of this crazy thing called life. Let's do it together. Let's do it for him!
peace~elaine
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