January 2013 Blog Posts (118)

“Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.” Ps.126:5

Reflection:

   How would I be able to endure this earthly life, heavy and burdensome as it is, if I did not know that it is just an instant compared with eternity! Now is the time to sow, and after a short interval the harvest will be gathered.

   Through patient endurance of the sufferings of this life the eternal glory will be attained.

Prayer:

   “God of love, do not abandon…

Dear Father in Heaven, I am thankful for the light you have given me. Strengthen me to remain on the right path. I do pray for grace, not only to resist temptation, but to flee from it. Lord, I also pray for those that I know who are struggling right now to get free from addiction or other sins. Deliver them from evil and help them to get back on track with you. Lord, help me not to criticize them, but to be compassionate and lift them in prayer until they…

I believe one can find the answer within this article, If they choose to endure it.

I apologize in advance as it is more for the Berean types and not those who would believe themselves to have ADD.

I will copy an intro and post the link for those interested in reading further.

A Biblically based commentary on current issues that impact you

Cursed by Works or Blessed by…

“My grace is enough for you.” 2Cor.12:9

Reflection:

   How often in my life I have been deluded and deceived because I have trusted exclusively in myself or in others! Why don’t I turn directly to God?

   He is Omnipotent. With His grace I will become invincible, even though the powers of hell rage against me.

Prayer:

   “Most holy and almighty God, help me to turn to You in every need and danger. Arm me with Your strength, so that I…

 I thank the Lord for all He has done for me all these years. He always protects me and takes care of me.  The Lord is always with me no matter where I go.

 Sorry for taking so long with my next chapter. Lynn kept a journal of every day while in the hospital. I wanted to make sure I had the dates right for the events that took place. As I was reading I came to a part where Lynn was concerned about the timing of her steroid shots. They initially told her that she would not be getting them until week 24. We were at week 23 and 2 days. Again I think of this as an act of God.

 My mom was the first person that I called when Sean passed away.…

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us instructions in the Bible on how to have a long and good life. Lord, I know that when I pray and ask you to watch over me and my loved ones, that You hear, and You answer my prayers. You are such a wonderful Father! I am grateful for Your love and watch care. I desire to walk in the pathway of life, so Lord, I would ask that You keep me on that path. Please warn me when I am straying, so that I do not get off the…

Remember to be listening.

8 The Lord called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 1 Samuel: 8-9

Samuel was a young follower of God. He had never heard the Lord before this time but he was a trusted friend and follower of…

“Then you will lead a life worthy of the Lord.” Col.1:10

Reflection:

   In my daily living I am necessarily occupied with ordinary and secular things. But I wish to sanctify everything I do through supernatural intentions.

   In this way, my life will be pleasing to God and enable me to reach Him.

Prayer:

   “Father, grant that my life may be a sacred service to You. May I always bring honor to You, and draw down Your blessings upon…

“We must not be afraid to speak the truth.  We must give voice to what must be spoken, we must sound the alarm that must be sounded, we must address what must be addressed and so the message now will not be politically correct.”

Jonathan Cahn, author of …

Dear Father, I am grateful for your many blessings. Thank you for opening my eyes to Your truths and for your many promises to me. I do want to become wiser, so help me to study and understand the Bible. Open my spiritual ears to hear the things I need to understand at this time. Thank you for the knowledge You have already given me, but I desire to know more, so that I might know You more. I want my relationship with You to be closer than ever before.…

“No more than a branch can bear fruit of itself apart from the vine, can you bear fruit apart from Me.” Jn.15:4

Reflection:

   Without Christ and His grace all our efforts and actions are in vain. With Christ and His grace everything, even the most insignificant act of our daily lives, becomes fruitful for all eternity.

   My crop will be plentiful only if I abandon myself to His will and live the life of grace.

Prayer:

   “My Savior, instill Your Divine…