HE is NEAR!!!

HE is SO close to you…Do you know?

The turning of a New Year is always a time to reflect, and set new goals…

Why not choose to walk closer to the God that stands right beside you?

Seek to depend deeper on His strength…

Seek to trust Him in every situation…

Seek to LIVE more on less…less clutter, less $, less things…shorter to do lists, less busyness…

Seek More quiet time…discovering His gift of true peace and joy…and even giving you the desires of your heart!

In this New Year…Choose to TRUST in Him in All things

Dwell in Him!

Commit to Him!

Delight in Him!

Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” John 4:10 (NLT)

 Psalm 37:3-6 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ³ Trust in the LORD and do good;
   dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
⁴ Take delight in the LORD,
   and he will give you the desires of your heart.
 ⁵ Commit your way to the LORD;
   trust in him and he will do this:
⁶ He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
   your vindication like the noonday sun.

What A Friend - Jadon Lavik

HE Speaks…Jesus IS Savior!!!

Luke 2:20-33 (New International Version, ©2010)

²⁰ The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
 ²¹ On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

Jesus Presented in the Temple

 ²² When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord ²³ (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”^[a]), ²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”^[b]

 ²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. ²⁶ It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ²⁷ Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, ²⁸ Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
 ²⁹ “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
   you may now dismiss^[c] your servant in peace.
³⁰ For my eyes have seen your salvation,
 ³¹ which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
³² a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
   and the glory of your people Israel.”
 ³³ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

HE Speaks… “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go!”

Never the less…not my will…but Your will be done…Lord

Father…thank you for the quiet moments…for the times of stillness where your words of truth about life, love, peace, joy, and hope prevail!

Thank you for showing me only what you would have for me to know today…

Thank you that your eye is ALWAYS on me, and guides my way…

Thank you I can ALWAYS depend on you for ALL my needs... in Christ Jesus!

And when I am at a crossroads, You will ALWAYS walk with me…and Be present…especially when I can say…

Never the less…not my will…but Your will be done…Lord

In Jesus name I pray…AMEN!

Philippians 4:19 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:5 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
   “Never will I leave you;
   never will I forsake you.”^[a]

Habakkuk 2:3 (New International Version, ©2010)

³ For the revelation awaits an appointed time;
   it speaks of the end
   and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait for it;
   it^[a] will certainly come
   and will not delay.

John 16:13 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹³ But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

Proverbs 16:3 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ³ Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
   and he will establish your plans.

Psalm 32:8 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ⁸ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
   I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Luke 22:42 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁴² “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Joy Williams :: Here With Us + Nativity Story

HE Speaks…Christ IS Lord!!!

Luke 2:15-20 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ¹⁵ When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
 ¹⁶ So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. ¹⁷ When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, ¹⁸ and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. ¹⁹ But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. ²⁰ The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

HE Speaks…On Prayer...Share...Pray...Love!!!

When we come to You in prayer, we affirm our belief in you…Oh Lord

When we lift up our needs in Jesus name, we affirm Your will in our circumstances…Oh Lord

When we stand by another’s side in prayer, we affirm You stand right beside us pleading our needs to the Father…Oh Lord

Jesus…Open our eyes to what you would have us pray today…Oh Lord

How can we come along side You and be Your hands and feet to those that need prayer?

You desire us to be in Prayer…

You desire us to be in close communion with You…

You desire that we lift up our daily needs to You…

You desire us to lift the needs of others to You…

Father, we admit we can be blind to another’s needs

Open my eyes to see the needs of another and bring it to prayer…In Jesus Name!

Thank You Father for the gift of prayer!!!

Continue to guide me daily to a life of prayer!

Kutless:  “It’s Like Me”

“It's like me to never see
When it came, when it went
Now it's gone away
It's so like me to never see
When it came, when it went
Now it's gone away”

Share!!! Pray!!! Love!!!

Matthew 18:20 (New International Version, ©2010)

²⁰ For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

1 John 2:1 

Christ Helps Us

 ¹My children, I am writing this so that you won't sin. But if you do sin, Jesus Christ always does the right thing, and he will speak to the Father for us.

John 15:  4-5 :  Abide In Me, and I also in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  I am the vine, you are the branches.  He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing...7: If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

1Peter 5:7 : Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you!

John 11:41-42:  Father I thank you that You have heard Me.  And I know that you always hear Me….

Mathew 11:28:  “Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

It's Like Me-Kutless

HE Speaks…In Trust and In Thankfulness!!

In Trust and In Thankfulness…
I will Worship you!
In Joy and In Sadness
I will Worship You!

In All of my days and All of my Life…
I will lift up my hands and Worship You!

You…whose love runs deeper than the deepest wells…
You… whose love sustains me in my weakest moments…

In All of my days and All of my Life…
I will lift up my hands and Worship You!

Ephesians 3:14-19 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ¹⁴ For this reason I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵ from whom every family^[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. ¹⁶ I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, ¹⁷ so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, ¹⁸ may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, ¹⁹ and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Kutless - All The Words

HE Speaks…Everything is Yours

Everything is yours…Lord

I am letting it go…

It was never mine to hold…

I have found joy in letting go…and following You completely

You will supply all my needs…and I can be confident in Christ who strengthens me!

Philippians 4:19 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:13 (New King James Version)

¹³ I can do all things through Christ^[a] who strengthens me

Audrey Assad - Everything Is Yours

In Your Presence by Jeremy Camp

HE Speaks…Glory To GOD!!!

Luke 2:11-15 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
 ¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
 ¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
   and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
 ¹⁵ When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

HE Speaks…There is POWER in the Name of Jesus!

There is power in the name of the Lord…

In JESUS name, I Pray…

HE will conquer the unseen darkness around us!

Just call on HIS name!

Mighty God!  Wonderful Counselor!  Everlasting Father!

Prince of Peace!

Philippians 2:9-11 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ⁹ Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
   and gave him the name that is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
   in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
   to the glory of God the Father.

1 Samuel 17:47 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁴⁷ All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

Isaiah 9:6 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁶ For to us a child is born,
   to us a son is given,
   and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
   Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
   Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jesus Culture Revelation song

By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North

HE Speaks…My Hands are holding you!

Before I was born… He knew me!

My Times…Lord… are in your hands…

 ⁴ The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

 ⁵ “Before I formed you in the womb I knew^[a] you,
   before you were born I set you apart;
   I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”  Jeremiah 1:4-10

And when I strayed…He came to find me!

My Times…Lord… are in your hands…

 ³ Then Jesus told them this parable: ⁴ “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? ⁵ And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders ⁶ and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ ⁷ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.  Luke 15:3-7

My hope is in Him…And Hope will not disappoint!

My Times…Lord… are in your hands…

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11

My Times…Lord… are in your hands…

²⁴ I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
   therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:24 

 ¹⁴ But I trust in you, LORD;
   I say, “You are my God.”
¹⁵ My times are in your hands;
   deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
   from those who pursue me.  Psalm 31:14-15

  

Times - Tenth Avenue North

HE Speaks...The Birth Of Jesus!!!

Luke 2:1-10 (New International Version, ©2010)

1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

What if - Jadon Lavik (FULL SONG & Lyrics)

Love Is Here - Tenth Avenue North (Lyrics)

HE Speaks on HIS UNENDING Love for me…

Isaiah 58:11 (New International Version, ©2010)¹¹ The LORD will guide you always;
   he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
   and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
   like a spring whose waters never fail.

HE NEVER stops caring for me…

Isaiah 40:10-11 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹⁰ See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power,
   and he rules with a mighty arm.
See, his reward is with him,
   and his recompense accompanies him.
¹¹ He tends his flock like a shepherd:
   He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
   he gently leads those that have young. 


It is FINISHED!  My path and purpose are written…I am covered by HIS blood..And shall Glorify His name Forevermore!

19:30 (New International Version, ©2010)

³⁰ When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

You are -Tenth Avenue North (with lyrics!)

HE Speaks...Still With GOD!

 

Still Searching…

Still Waiting…

Still With GOD!

Still Hoping…

Still Praying….

Still with GOD!

Still Trusting…

Still Thanking….

Still with GOD!

Still Serving…

Still Loving…

Still with GOD!

Psalm 116:1-2 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ¹ I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
   he heard my cry for mercy.
² Because he turned his ear to me,
   I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalm 116:5-6 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ⁵ The LORD is gracious and righteous;
   our God is full of compassion.
⁶ The LORD protects the unwary;
   when I was brought low, he saved me.

Psalm 118

 ¹ Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
   his love endures forever.

Echoing Angels - Move me

HE Speaks...Promise of a Lifetime

 Promise of a Lifetime : By Kutless

I have fallen to my knees
As I sing a lullaby of pain
I'm feeling broken in my melody
As I sing to help the tears go away

Then I remember the pledge you made to me

[CHORUS:]
I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside
I'm clinging to the promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime

Will you help me fall apart
Pick me up, take me in your arms
Find my way back from the storm
And you show me how to grow
Through the change

I still remember the pledge you made to me

[BRIDGE:]
I am holding on to the hope I have inside
With you I will stay through every day
Putting my understanding aside

And I am comforted

Looking back at me I know that you can see my heart is open to the promise of a lifetime.

I would Die for you:  Mercy Me

And I know that I can find You here
'Cause You promised me You'll always be there
Times like these, it's hard to see
But somehow I have a peace, You're near
And I pray that You will use my life
In whatever way Your name is glorified
Even if surrendering
Means leaving everything behind

My life has never been this clear
Now I know the reason why I'm here
You never know why You're alive
Until you know what you would die for
I would die for You

And I know I don't have much to give
But I promise You I will give You all there is
Can I possibly do less
When through Your own death I live?

No greater love is found
Than of those who lay their own lives down
As sure as I live and breathe
Now I know what it means to be free

Promise of a Lifetime

mercy me i would die for you lyrics

HE Speaks..On Protection

I am in an unknown place..and feel SO exposed!

But…

You are my God and you promise to protect your sheep

You are my shield and my strength!

You thrust the enemy away and say..Destroy!

I will RUN to you for shelter

YOU WILL NOT rest… keeping your flock safe and protected

I will RUN to you for refuge!

You are with me in my time of trouble, and will deliver me safely back to the fold

I CAN REST….your word says an angel of the Lord encamps around me always

I have no need to fear!

I will REST in HIS Protection

Psalm 34:7 (New International Version)

⁷ The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
   and he delivers them.

Psalm 28:7 (New International Version)

⁷ The LORD is my strength and my shield;
   my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
   and with my song I praise him.

Deuteronomy 33:27 (New International Version)

²⁷ The eternal God is your refuge,
   and underneath are the everlasting arms.
He will drive out your enemies before you,
   saying, ‘Destroy them!’

Micah 5:4 (New International Version)

 ⁴ He will stand and shepherd his flock
   in the strength of the LORD,
   in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness
   will reach to the ends of the earth.

Psalm 91:2-3 (New Living Translation)

 ² This I declare about the Lord:
   He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
      he is my God, and I trust him.
 ³ For he will rescue you from every trap
      and protect you from deadly disease.

Deuteronomy 28:7 (New Living Translation)

 ⁷ “The Lord will conquer your enemies when they attack you. They will attack you from one direction, but they will scatter from you in seven!

Run

He Speaks..On Peace

Lord I am amazed by you…

How you choose to use me… through my pain… for your glory…and give me rest

How you speak SO clearly in your Word…You will always be with me and not forsake me….I can have peace in ALL circumstances

Forgive me for the doubt in my heart..this is not of you

Cleanse me of my sin

I am open to your calling in my life…plans of a future and a hope, not of despair, but of simple joy..and peace

I WILL praise your name!

Lord I am amazed by you…that you would freely give us the amazing gift of Peace!

You came so that we might have life more abundant, and find peace and joy in this broken world

I trust You!... and Believe your Glory will be revealed through me..and I will experience true joy and Peace!

Father, I accept your gift of peace today!  Let it rule and reign in me..and in all my days

To God be the Glory in my story

AMEN

Matthew 11:28-30 (New International Version)

   ²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

John 10:10 (New International Version)

¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Hebrews 13:5 (New International Version)

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
   “Never will I leave you;
   never will I forsake you.”^[a]

John 14:27 (New International Version)

²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Rush of Fools - Your love {With Lyrics}

HE Speaks..On Provision…

The LOVE of God..SO RICH and PURE…

I can find rest in Him, because He keeps His word

Thank You Jesus…His word is proven, and is a shield to me

I am His treasure…priceless

He longs to bless His sheep….

The Lord is MY Sheppard

He carefully watches over me

He provides me Amazing peace

He Provides ALL my needs

He transforms me into paths of righteousness

Although I walk through the unknown

I will not fear

You are with me

You hold my right hand

You keep me on the right path

You protect me in the presence of my enemies

I am your beloved

I am abundantly blessed, because I trust you

You will never leave me

You will walk with me everyday

You will always be with me now and forever!

 PSALM 23

1 Kings 8:221 Kings 8:22-23 (New International Version)

Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication

 ²² Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven ²³ and said:

   “LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.

Psalm 18:28-30 Psalm 18:28-30 (New International Version)

²⁸ You, LORD, keep my lamp burning;
   my God turns my darkness into light.
²⁹ With your help I can advance against a troop^[a];
   with my God I can scale a wall.
 ³⁰ As for God, his way is perfect:
   The LORD’s word is flawless;
   he shields all who take refuge in him.

Psalm 139:17-18 (New International Version)

¹⁷ How precious to me are your thoughts,^[a] God!
   How vast is the sum of them!
¹⁸ Were I to count them,
   they would outnumber the grains of sand—
   when I awake, I am still with you.

Luke 12:7 (New International Version)

⁷ Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Deuteronomy 28:1-13 (New International Version)

Blessings for Obedience

 ¹ If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. ² All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God:

 ³ You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
 ⁴ The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
 ⁵ Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.
 ⁶ You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.
 ⁷ The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
 ⁸ The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.
 ⁹ The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in obedience to him. ¹⁰ Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will fear you. ¹¹ The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground—in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you.
 ¹² The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. ¹³ The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.

Malachi 3:10 (New International Version)

¹⁰ Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

The Love of God

HE Speaks... There is a Reason!

He said to me ..Even in your darkest hour..I AM there!!

I AM closer to you..than I have ever been..

Giving God our Circumstances…for such a time as this

We do not always understand His Ways..

But We can Trust HIM... Just like Esther:

Esther 4:14 (New International Version)

¹⁴ For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Psalm 34:18 (New International Version)

¹⁸ The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
   and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

James 4:8 (New International Version)

⁸ Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

“God prepared Esther and her circumstances for such a time as this. Esther was made Queen not only because of who she was and how she was made, but because God had engineered the circumstances and orchestrated details of her life. Mordecai, Esther’s cousin tells her, “who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” The “such a time as this” Mordecai was referring to was a royal edict that called for the death of all the Jews living in Persia. Esther had been placed in a perfect position to help save her people. Likewise, God has placed us—our job, school, neighborhood, family, church—for such a time as this; we are where we are to serve the kingdom of God.”

http://jer-johnston.blogspot.com/2008/08/esther-4-for-such-time-as-this.html

Mercy Me - There's A Reason

HE Speaks: Invitation

This is a personal invitation to be a part of a NEW Blog , HE Speaks! 

My first post started as a dedication to my women’s bible study group, and how it might feed our group.  In just a few short weeks, I feel this blog taking on a whole new purpose:  A purpose with an opportunity to not only feed our own, but to share with others in need. 

Starting this Blog, has truly been spirit driven, and I am excited, each day, to see how HE inspires me to write! It is my prayer, that this blog will feed you with His truths, and give you hope!  

If you like the blog, sign up as a follower!  It is easy!  You can make “comments” from your account with your Gmail username.  If you do not have Gmail, sign up..it is easy!!  If you are not interested in the blog, please just let me know and I will remove you from the email list.

I encourage you to take a leap, and begin to comment how the blog has spoken to you!  It is an opportunity to speak boldly on your faith, and share your journey with other believers!

 I have felt the Lord calling to me to open up this forum, and share with many.  Words can escape us, and sometimes the gift of music says more than we can express with our own words.  It touches and delights our souls….SO..I am going you to encourage you to share with your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who comes across your path and will benefit from reading and hearing the Truth of our God.

We are called to be BOLD in our faith, and state what we believe.  SO..share..be Bold..write a comment on the blog…and see how God blesses your path!

Many Blessings,
Kristen J

PS..keep some headphones handy near your computer to enjoy the music!  Even if you can hear audibly without the headphones, putting on the headphones will give you an opportunity to sit quietly, and just listen to HIS truths.  A moment of escape!  Can be very refreshing!

HE Speaks…Waiting on Deliverance

Each day I wait..

Waiting for a signal..A sign of deliverance..

And yet nothing..

Each day seems like it is one day closer to utter destruction

And yet I can still say, Thank you Father, I praise Your name

Your word promises that you cannot lie

That you will never leave me..or forsake me

That there is hope just around the corner

When Lord?

When will you throw the log into the water and make it sweet?

It tastes so bitter right now

But.. I have hope!

You are my Good Sheppard

You walk by my side quietly and protect me

You never take your eyes off of me

I am protected

Thank you Lord for your protection

Thank you for taking the blame for me and mastering all my circumstances

I will Trust You and Seek Your face

And seek not to understand the path you have for me

You will make my paths straight..

I WILL believe!  You ARE ABLE to heal my plight

AMEN!

(I believe)

http://www.talkjesus.com/stories/13278-true-meaning-amen.html

Matthew 9:28-29

²⁸When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord." 

²⁹Then He touched their eyes, saying, "It shall be done to you ^(A)according to your faith."

Hebrews 6:18

¹⁸ So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

Hebrews 13:5-6

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
   “Never will I leave you;
   never will I forsake you.”^[a]
 6 So we say with confidence,
   “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
   What can mere mortals do to me?”^[b]

Isaiah 43:19

¹⁹ See, I am doing a new thing!
   Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
   and streams in the wasteland.

Exodus 15:25

²⁵And he^(A) cried to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log,^[a] and he^(B) threw it into the water, and the water became sweet.

Psalm 34:7

⁷ The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
   and he delivers them.

 Job 36:7

⁷ He does not take his eyes off the righteous;
   he enthrones them with kings
   and exalts them forever.

Proverbs 3:5-6

 ⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
   and he will make your paths straight.^[a]

  

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