Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
God's Got this!
It's been a while since I have written, so much has happened good and bad but I thank the Lord that all things are working together for my good.
I have called the last several months of my life "The perfect storm" a combination of events that to the world might seem devastating ...overwhelming and defeating! But with the Lord everything is different. Hopeful & victorious!
29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
As I thought about Peter being called out on the water to go to Jesus, the Lord showed me how the storm I was in was nothing He could not rescue me from or restore fully. If I looked around at my circumstances the fear ...the unknown...the danger would overcome me with despair and unbelief {which is sin}and I would begin to sink, but as long as I kept my eyes and focus on Jesus taking confident steps towards Him trusting and believing Him, I would not falter or be overcome. Instead peace would be my constant companion and grace would cover me like gentle waves...that I would float upon. But if I did look down or around all I have to do is cry out to Him and He is right there to pick me up :) Amen!
The Lord is faithful to remind me daily through many different ways that He's Got this! He will never leave or forsake me!
8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you
The Lord has been so faithful to me ..that I can say with JOY that even in the Storm I can praise Him! I am thankful for these days in the Valley only because they have brought me so much closer to Jesus and I wouldn't trade one moment of His precious presence.
My prayer is that I continue to walk worthy of His calling and that He would be glorified through my life story.
I have called the last several months of my life "The perfect storm" a combination of events that to the world might seem devastating ...overwhelming and defeating! But with the Lord everything is different. Hopeful & victorious!
Matthew 14:29-32
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
As I thought about Peter being called out on the water to go to Jesus, the Lord showed me how the storm I was in was nothing He could not rescue me from or restore fully. If I looked around at my circumstances the fear ...the unknown...the danger would overcome me with despair and unbelief {which is sin}and I would begin to sink, but as long as I kept my eyes and focus on Jesus taking confident steps towards Him trusting and believing Him, I would not falter or be overcome. Instead peace would be my constant companion and grace would cover me like gentle waves...that I would float upon. But if I did look down or around all I have to do is cry out to Him and He is right there to pick me up :) Amen!
The Lord is faithful to remind me daily through many different ways that He's Got this! He will never leave or forsake me!
Deuteronomy 31:8
1 Peter 5:7
The Lord has been so faithful to me ..that I can say with JOY that even in the Storm I can praise Him! I am thankful for these days in the Valley only because they have brought me so much closer to Jesus and I wouldn't trade one moment of His precious presence.
My prayer is that I continue to walk worthy of His calling and that He would be glorified through my life story.
Monday, January 20, 2014
It's a New Day It's a New Year!
This new year of 2014 is bringing with it new life and answered prayers.
All those days living in the valley, learning to trust the Lord and walk by faith has it's reward!
The Word of God says in,
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
I am beginning through Christ to climb up the mountain to the mountain top, at least for a while, to be refreshed... before a new trial comes and new lessons to grow closer to my Lord are learned.
James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
I have just gotten news that a sickness has touched someone I love dearly, the treatment can be debilitating and life changing. I will approach this trial with God's grace, KNOWING that the Lord goes before me and will never leave me or forsake me.
Here are some of the verses I am holding onto, believing and trusting in:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
1 Peter 1:7
So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
With much love in Christ,
Linda
All those days living in the valley, learning to trust the Lord and walk by faith has it's reward!
The Word of God says in,
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
I am beginning through Christ to climb up the mountain to the mountain top, at least for a while, to be refreshed... before a new trial comes and new lessons to grow closer to my Lord are learned.
James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
I have just gotten news that a sickness has touched someone I love dearly, the treatment can be debilitating and life changing. I will approach this trial with God's grace, KNOWING that the Lord goes before me and will never leave me or forsake me.
Here are some of the verses I am holding onto, believing and trusting in:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
1 Peter 1:7
So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
With much love in Christ,
Linda
Friday, September 20, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Loving this fresh air :) it brings with it a revived heart in me to live victoriously in Christ.
One morning recently I woke up from a dream with an understanding of being silent and still before the Lord strongly on my mind ;) The circumtance I was going through at the time needed me to obey this direction if I wanted to allow the Lord to work in and through me for His glory!
He is so good to always give me or tell me what I need, Thank you Lord!!
This passed weekend is what I call a soaking in His presence weekend. Spent Friday night Saturday night and Sunday morning worshiping, praising and just loving on the Lord and allowing Him to love me {deeply} New understanding, wisdom and perfect peace is what He has given me in return.
Thank you Lord for being faithful to the promise in your Word that when we draw near to you ...you WILL draw near to us. James 4:8a
Be still~ trust Him, He is working it out for our good and His Glory! Amen!
One morning recently I woke up from a dream with an understanding of being silent and still before the Lord strongly on my mind ;) The circumtance I was going through at the time needed me to obey this direction if I wanted to allow the Lord to work in and through me for His glory!
He is so good to always give me or tell me what I need, Thank you Lord!!
This passed weekend is what I call a soaking in His presence weekend. Spent Friday night Saturday night and Sunday morning worshiping, praising and just loving on the Lord and allowing Him to love me {deeply} New understanding, wisdom and perfect peace is what He has given me in return.
Thank you Lord for being faithful to the promise in your Word that when we draw near to you ...you WILL draw near to us. James 4:8a
Be still~ trust Him, He is working it out for our good and His Glory! Amen!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Today is Sept 3, 2013 and the last few weeks have been so challenging. Sundays message was so encouraging and has given me the hope I need for the next week as I walk out my faith in this valley. Every where I look is seems the Lord is sending me the message LOUD and CLEAR....Never~NEVER~Never give up!! With each step I am learning how to surrender to the Lords will giving up my own self will. Remembering that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!
Friday, August 16, 2013
Living in the valley is what I believe walking by faith and not sight is all about.
I have been in this valley for far longer then I want to be here. What I am learning as I wait on the Lord is that my friendship with Him is the most important part of this trial, learning to trust Him through the dark days when I don't understand or can't see what good could possibly come from this heartache :/ has been stretching to say the least . I have moments of perfect peace and great JOY!! for no other reason except that Jesus is ALL I need! He is my best friend who loves me with an everlasting love that can't be described.
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