God gives Comfort & Strength in Sorrow

In Honor of my sister's husband passing, I am posting this.



Psalm 56:8 "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book."

2 Corinthians 1:3 "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort."

Ephesians 3:16-19 "I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."

I love you Sonja.

Fear Not

Some days we go thru life and it feels overwhelming. It may feel like each day is a bolder, too heavy to lift. We wake up not knowing how the day will end and what to do next. But we don’t need to be alone. Jesus is there in ways that no one else can be.

John 16:33 “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

He is more then our “conqueror” with all that we face.

Matthew 10:26 "But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.”

Just keep living for Jesus because He sees your efforts to do what is good.

Deuteronomy 1:29-30a "But I said to you, 'Don't be shocked or afraid of them! The LORD your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you…..”

No need to worry about the battle, you got the Big Guy on your side.

Psalm 3:5 “I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.” What a sweet picture!

Psalm 56:2-4 “I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me. But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?” If God is for us, we have nothing to fear.

Proverbs 3:25-26 “You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.” God helps steady His children. We may trip but He will be there to catch us.

Matthews 10:30 “And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.” He cares.

John 14:27 "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.”

Psalms 73:24-25 “You guide me with Your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but You? I desire You more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.”

We can praise God that all of these things are true, even when life is like a whirlwind circling us. Thank you Lord that You are Good. Thank you for your love that endures forever. You are so worthy of our praise.

Reconciliation with Family

I just watched this 4 part series by Andy Stanley called the "Fight Club." I have heard some of these things in the past & have lived it out, but never been able to understand family dynamics the way I do now. Some great revelations came to life in our hearts during part 3 and 4 of this series. I am going to watch them again and continue to pray for God's help to be more like Him. I encourage anyone having family issues that are seeking the Lord's will to get these DVD's. Or at least download part 4 at the link below.

Fight Club