{Merry Christmas}

{Reminder...}

Still In God's Hand

The Child Of God will stand firm through the trials and come out on the other side still in God’s Hand.

Consider The Lilies...

Consider the lilies of the field...they are the tallest of flowers, yet bow down their heads ♥

For God So Loved

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Glad in the Lord!

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him, and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Psalm 64:10

Because I Care

Give all your worries & cares to me, for I care about what happens to you.

♥ Love, God

(1 Peter 5:7)

Now I Lay Me Down...

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep shall be sweet. Proverbs 3:24

Luke 15:7

I left the ninety-nine to find the one...and you're the one.

♥ Love, God

(Luke 15:7)

Bring You Back

lyrics by Paul Alan

Are you thirsty, standing in the rain?

Not sure where you are

or how you lost your way hey, hey, hey

Are you drowning

Some bar outside of town?

Searching for something

hidden not found

A crowd of people totally alone

At the front door

Worlds away from home

And light up the night's last regret

And burn your only safety net

Step to the edge it's such a long way down

And I left the ninety-nine

to find the one and you're the one

I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun

Only to bring you back

Are you tired of chasing the wind?

Under water, do you aspire to breathe again?

Are you dying? Is that the best that you can do?

Cause you can't find your place

in a world that wasn't meant for you.

I left the ninety-nine to find the one

And you're the one

I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun

Only to bring you back

Hello, it's me i couldn't sleep

I was just counting sheep.

I'm missing you.

Only to bring you back

I Run To You

Faster now than ever, I run to You.

Now I know You better, I run to You.

I am a little older now, You know it's true.

Maybe a little wiser, too, I run to You.

And I can see deeper than I did before.

I do believe, never have I been so sure,

That I need You every minute, every day.

That I need You more than I could ever say.

I run to you

I Chose YOU!

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

This is my command: Love each other.

John 15: 16 & 17

I Will Pray & Look Up

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning,

O LORD; in the morning will I direct

my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Psalm 5:3

The Rock That Is Higher Than

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,

When my heart is overwhelmed;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 61:2

The Storms Of Life

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Psalm 107:29

Broken & Crushed

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

I Need You

I dont need alot of things

I can get by with nothing

With all the blessings life can bring

I've always needed something

But I've got all I want

when it comes to loving You

You're my only reason

You're my only truth

I need You like water,

like breath, like rain

I need You like mercy

from Heaven's Gate

There's a freedom in your arms

that carries me through

I need You

You're the hope that moves me

to courage again (oh yeah)

You're the love that rescues me

when the cold winds rage (yeah)

And it's so amazing

'cause that just how You are

And I can't turn back now,

You brought me too far

Lord, I need you.

XOXO

~Kelly

Scripture Of The Day

Scripture Of The Day

Bring my soul out of prison,

that I may praise thy name,

the righteous shall compass me about,

for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

Psalm 142:7

Day 196 - When The Praises Start

Just to share...Today in Guam, it's Wed, July 15th, Day 196. This is a song that the LORD wrote & gave to Keith Green back in 1978. I was 4 yrs. old at the time. This is a song that the LORD used today in 2009 to speak to me. Today. Just for me. Right now. Just when I needed to hear Him!

Now that I've heard it, read it, felt it & cried, I'd like to pass it on to YOU!... (You can find it on YouTube. I encourage you to open it, open your heart, (close your eyes), listen & let the LORD rain upon you the whole way through!)

78 A.D....1978 or 2009...Our LORD is never-changing & neither is His Love! Thank You LORD for showing & expressing Your Love Upon This Child. Caught In Your Beautiful Rain, Amen.

When I Hear The Praises Start
Keith Green

My son, My son, why are you striving
You can't add one thing to what's been done for you
I did it all while I was dying
Rest in your faith, my peace will come to you

For when I hear the praises start
I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
I see no stain upon you

Because you are My child and you know me
To Me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done remains
Only what you do for Me

My child, My child, why are you weeping
You will not have to wait forever
That day and that hour is in My keeping
The day I'll bring you into Heaven

For when I hear the praises start
My child, I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
I see no stain upon you

Because you are My child and you know me
To me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done remains
Only what you do in Me

My precious bride, the day is nearing
When I'll take you in My arms and hold you
I know there are so many things that you've been hearing
But you just hold on to what I have told you

For when I hear the praises start
My bride, I want to rain upon you
Blessings that will fill your heart
I see no stain upon you

Because you are My child, and you know Me
To me you're only holy
Nothing that you've done will remain
Only what you do for me

He Conquered The Grave

Looking Through The Garden Gate

Faith

Scripture Of The Day

Scripture Of The Day

...He who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:15

Our attitudes color our whole personality. We cannot always choose what happens to us, but we can choose our attitude towards each situation. The secret to a good attitiude is filling our minds with thoughts that are true, pure, and lovely; thoughts that dwell on good things in life (Philippians 4:8). This was Paul's secret as he faced imprisonment, and it can be ours as we face the struggles of daily living. Look at your attitudes and then examine what you allow to enter your mind and what you choose to dwell on. You may need to make some changes.

Spiritual Gifts

I Am With You

Habakkuk 3:18

I will joy in the God of my salvation.

Habakkuk 3:18

Hebrews 2:13

I will put my trust in Him.

Hebrews 2:13

He's Got The Whole World...

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands!

Exodus 25:8

And let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.

Exodus 25:8

Walk By Faith

Today's Life Lesson Of The Day for my life is...

Where He leads, Will We Follow?...
And if so & even though, we cannot see the road ahead of us,
Will we trust in Him every step of the way?
Do we just talk-the-talk, or will we literally walk-the-walk!

Dear Lord, to the ends of this earth & beyond...
I will & still continue to follow after You alone!
Temporarily Torn, But Held & Ever-Loved By Your Heart,
~Your Loving Daughter

Walk By Faith

Will I believe you when you say
Your hand will guide my every way
Will I receive the words You say
Every moment of every day

Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me

Help me to rid my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With the one breath
You make me new
Your grace covers all I do

Well I'm broken-
but I still see Your face
Well You've spoken-
pouring Your words of grace

Hallelujah, hallelu

Luke 15:7

Scripture Of The Day

Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Luke 15:7

It may seem foolish for the shepherd to leave the 99 sheep to go search for just the one. But the shepherd knew that the 99 would be safe in the sheepfold, whereas the lost sheep was in danger. Because each sheep was of high value, the shepherd knew it was worthwhile to search diligently for the lost one. God's love for each individual is so great that he seeks each one out and rejoices when he or she is "found". Jesus associated with sinners because he wanted to bring the lost sheep - people considered beyond hope - the Gospel of God's Kingdom. Before you were a believer he sought you, and his love is still seeking those who are yet lost.

Father's Love Letter

My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you.

Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up.

Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways.

Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.

Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image.

Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being.

Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring.

Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived.

Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation.

Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book.

Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.

Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb.

Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born.

Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.

John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love.

1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.

1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father.

1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.

Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father.

Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.

James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.

Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love.

Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.

Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you.

Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession.

Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul.

Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things.

Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me.

Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires.

Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine.

Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you.

Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart.

Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes.

Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.

Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.

John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.

John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being.

Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you.

Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you.

1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love.

Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me.

1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.

Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.

Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father.

Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child?

John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you.

Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad

Almighty God

http://www.fathersloveletter.com/

Luke 11:9

Scripture Of The Day


Luke 11:9

Psalm 65:4

Scripture Of The Day

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

Psalm 65:4

Access to God, the joy of living in the Tabernacle courts, was a great honor. God had chosen a special group of Israelites, the tribes of Levi, to serve as ministers in the Tabernacle (Numbers 3:5-51). They were the only ones who could enter the sacred rooms where God's presence resided. Because of Jesus' death on the cross, all believers today have personal access to God's presence everywhere and any time. We gain this access into God's presence by believing in the death and resurrection of Christ, and turning from our sins to God's way of living.

Psalm 64:10

Scripture Of The Day

The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him, and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Psalm 64:10

Luke 9:23 & 24

Scripture Of The Day

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it, but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Luke 9:23 & 24

People are willing to pay a high price for something they value. Is it any surprise that Jesus should demand this much commitment from his followers? There are at least 3 conditions that must be met by people who want to follow Jesus. We must be willing to deny self, to take up our crosses, and to give up our lives. Anything less is superficial lip service.

Revelation 1:8

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Revelation 1:8

Luke 8:15

Scripture Of The Day

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Luke 8:15

Wayside people, like many of the religious leaders, refused to believe God's message. Hard-rock people, like many in the crowds who follow Jesus, believed his message but never got around to doing anything about it. Thorn-patch people, overcome by materialism, left no room in their lives for God. Good-soil people, in contrast to all the other groups, followed no matter what the cost. Which type of soil are you?

Job 8:21

Scripture Of The Day

He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing.

Job 8:21

Luke 6:43

Scripture Of The Day

Jesus teaches about fruit in people's lives

(Matthew 7:15-20)

For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Luke 6:43

Beautiful

Beautiful

When I'm with you
I see the world in a different way
You shine so bright

When I'm close to you
I feel the way that you really are
It moves my heart

You make me want to be
So beautiful
You make me want to be
Just like you
Beautiful

I think about you
And how you change everything you touch
I love you so much

You amaze me
You lift me up to a higher place
Put a smile on my face

You make me want to be
So beautiful
You make me want to be
Just like you
Beautiful

Psalm 6:9

Scripture Of The Day

The Lord hath heard my supplication, the Lord will receive my prayer.

Psalm 6:9

David's feelings shifted from fear to confidence. To defend ourselves against the lies and propaganda of our enemies, our best preparation is to be saturated with the knowledge of God and filled with his presence. Our daily study of his Word, our prayers, our worship, and our confidence in his presence will keep us strong.

Psalm 5:7

Scripture Of The Day

A Psalm of David

But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy, and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.

Psalm 5:7

Luke 5:31

Scripture Of The Day

And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

Luke 5:31

The Pharisees wrapped their sin in respectability. They made themselves appear good by publicly doing good deeds and pointing at the sins of others. Jesus chose to spend time not with these proud, self-righteous religious leaders but with people who sensed their own sin and knew that they were not good enough for God. In order to come to God, we must repent; and in order to renounce sin, we must recognize it for what it is.

He Will Rejoice Over Thee With Joy...

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

Psalm Ch. 2

Psalm 2:1-12

Theme - God's ultimate rule. A psalm written to celebrate the coronation of an Israelite king, but also written for the coronation of Christ, the eternal King.

Author - David (see Acts 4:25, 26)

1 - Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

2 - The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his annointed, saying,

3 - Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

4 - He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

5 - Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

6 - Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

7 - I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

8 - Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

9 - Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them into pieces like a potter's vessel.

10 - Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye kings of the earth.

11 - Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 - Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

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Isaiah 61:3

Isaiah 61:3 (King James Version)

3 - To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,
to give unto them beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
that they might be called trees of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD,
that he might be glorified.

Psalm Chapter 1

Faithbooking Friends - Mini Challenge - Psalm Ch. 1

Like A Tree Planted By The Rivers Of Water.

Psalm Chapter 1

1 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 - But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 - And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

4 - The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5 - Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 - For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Vellum title tag reads...It Is Well With My Soul

Journal tags reads...Troubles, Tears & Tribulations May Come, but we are to remember to Hold Fast and remember that this is all but a passing season.

Scrapping The Psalms

The Book of Psalms

The book at a glance.

- 150 chapters, 2,461 verses.

- The book of Psalms is a collection of lyric poems.

- Israel’s hymnbook.

- particularly associated with worship in the temple in Jerusalem

- “largely a Temple collection”

- The thing that the psalms do best is express a full range of feelings and reflections of the believing soul

- "an anatomy of all the parts of the soul"

- "there is not an emotion of which any one can be conscious that is not here represented as in a mirror.”

- The psalms are self-contained compositions, meant to be read individually.

Happy New Year 2009!

...5...4...3...2...1!!...Happy New Year 2009! Today is the 1st Day Of A New Year!...Praise God for all that He has done, will do and is yet to do!...I humbily thank Him today & tomorrow for His Grace, His Mercy, His Kindness & His Love!...Forever Amen! :)