In The Wilderness
This week I had a revelation from God... As I was praying and going over ALL my troubles...(Remember the Isrealites?) Well, I was praying and telling God how I missed Him, and that I felt all alone, and I felt so far away from Him, like I was going through the Wilderness. When I spoke this, God showed me something. In the Wilderness (The Israelites) there was STILL PROVISION!!! God still provided, even though they were belly aching and complaining amd whining, (sound familiar?) But you know what? yea, they were in a dry place, yea, there was no beauty, there was no shade from the heat, but God STILL provided! He provided *water*, no matter where we are or how dry it seems, God said I will be with you ALWAYS, even until the end. I will NEVER leave nor forsake you. There is *water*. The Spirit of God to quench our thirst, to offer a cool drink for nourishment and strength and hope, to go another step. There was *meat*, God said that we are more important than the sparrow that He sees fall, think not what will eat or drink, for He will supply! There was *protection*. God gives us protection from the enemy (by the way, neither the devil, nor our neighbor is our biggest problem, WE are our own worst enemy) But there is *protection*. So as we can see, even when we walk through hard valley's or we walk through dry deserts, there is STILL PROVISION in the desert. In the desert is where the Israelites recieved the most protection, provision. So even though we don't always walk by still waters, or lay in a bed of roses, God is still God! He is the same yesterday, today, and FOREVER more!!! Remember the next time you are walking through the wilderness, where there seems to be no hope, no one cares, no one loves you, and you feel like you are going under for the last time, and every dime is gone, you aint got two pennies to rub together, the bills are mounting, and the doctor just gave you a bad report, escape to the wilderness, where there is provision and protection and water! Let Him be *Your Rose In The Desert!
Merry Christmas, Dear Friend
Merry Christmas to you and all your home, this year
May your house be filled with laughter and cheer
May you feel the warmth of love as it is shared
And always let your family know that you care
Take a moment or two in time, let them know
That you love them and you should never let go
Because we don't have the promise of tomorrow for sure
So let them know, so that they never have to wonder
Take time to listen to a child, don't walk so hastily by
Listen to thier dreams, thier fears, don't make them cry
Take time to hold that little elderly hand, a kiss on the cheek
That visit to the nursing home, may be the last time you meet
Never take for granted what you think you can't live without
Because there will come trials and separation no doubt
Hold them in your heart and never let them go, love them, cherish them
For this Christmas, just gather your loved ones and all your friends
And take time for one another, and forget the past, let it be
Time is too short to fight, and tomorrow may be your eternity
The gift of life, as Jesus came into the world, He gave to us to share
So Merry Christmas from my home to yours, and God Bless is my prayer!
Written by: Charity_Faith_Ann
Pull up the blankie, settle in front of the fireplace, and sing songs of worship to Christ our King! After all, CHRISTmas is about Jesus! Take time to relax, don't get stressed over that perfect gift to get someone, Christ was the PERFECT GIFT! So share Christ with someone this Christmas season. Come on, and Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy name! Come on, sing along! Silent Night, Holy Night, All is calm, all is bright, ...Away in a manger no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head...Are you singing yet??? God bless you my friend, and I hope this is the merriest Christmas ever, and that you and yours are blessed with health and friends and family, and may no one not know the true meaning of Christmas. Share with someone who doesn't have nothing this year, and while you are at it, share the ultimate gift, Jesus Christ
Love and Prayers....Charity_Faith_Ann
Hey, I was just looking at the advice you gave in prayer request (ok, it's me, for girls only) and I noticed you live in Dunlap, so I thought I'd hope on over and say hello, and ask you to be a friend...I live about 30 miles from you. I live in Sparta! I didn't realize there was people on here so close, imagine that, lol?!? Anyways, I like your advice, same thing I said...God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving
