If we were to see the future before us; the near future, as opposed to that hope of all believers, we might tremble in fear. For some of us, our loved ones will die. Some will suffer much more than we want to see. We may suffer financial loss. Our country could even be attacked.
The scripture tells us to “think on” the brighter side. “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
The truth is, “All things work together for good” for those who follow after the LORD. (Romans 8:28)
Actually, fiery trials are meant by the Lord to remove ugly stuff from our being: and we can praise the LORD at all times.
He is in charge.
He will see us through.
He in us will shine more brilliantly in difficult life-experiences.
Many of the Christian hymns which stir our hearts were written in the midst of great sorrow and pain. Much of the Old and New Testament writing was written from prisons, during exiles, in times of moral decay.
The light shined in darkness, and the darkness could not put it out. (1 John 1:5).
We are urged to pass the need of understanding details and rather to wholeheartedly trust the LORD. We err if we scurry from teacher to teacher or even passage to passage; but hesitate leaning on Him only. “He is faithful.”
We must bridge over doubts and dismay because the way of praise can not be maintained when we stop with every mental uncertainty.
We must refuse to be surprised by difficulties, and over-taken by fears. Our feelings are often the poorest guide, erroneous in their forecasts; for out of darkness and into the light is every day “which the LORD has made . . . we will rejoice and be glad therein.” (Psalm 118:24)
“And the evening and the morning were the first day.” (Genesis 1:5)
God tells the story of darkness to light: it is His Gospel. It is our hope. The details are His to govern.
Jesus suffered: but think on what was accomplished! We are God’s sons, look at what His “Great cloud of witnesses accomplished.” (Hebrews 12: 1-3)
We have the scriptures because of their lives. We know the Gospel hope because of their sacrifice.
Time is a measurement of short duration. What happened in time, all the while, was under His constant control.
Eternity wraps itself around time from everlasting to everlasting.
Darkness changes and gives way to light. Don’t grope through life without Him.
Buddy
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Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kudos
The best advice is to start talking to people or maybe a friend that has a blog. They will tell you how easy it is to get started.
Our blog is from WordPress and we also had a graphic designer put up some pictures and do formatting. Good going with your ideas..don’t give up.
Buddy
I’m wondering how I might be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your RSS feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day.
Thanks for subscribing to the feed…and keep checking back and read some of the other posts. Send your questions to me..I’ll try and write on them.
Buddy
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Buddy
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Buddy
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