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Strivings Hinder, Frances J. Roberts

My people are drifting like a boat with empty sails. But I shall blow, saith the Lord; yes, I shall cause a mighty wind to rise, and the sails shall be filled, and the Spirit shall drive you forward. You shall rejoice in Me and praise My Name.

In your own power you can accomplish nothing whatsoever in the Kingdom of God. I need your submission, but I do not need your help.

All strivings only hinder. Love is the only telling contribution you can make toward the perfecting… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 18, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Chastening, by: Frances J. Roberts

No chastening is pleasant, but you need it for your growth in the graces of the Spirit. Move ahead in confidence in spite of every obstacle.

Mine eye is upon you.

Hebrews 5:8; Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.

Hebrews 12:5-6 And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, 'My child, don't make light of the LORD's discipline, and don't give up when He corrects you. For the… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 18, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

God is worthy.

Well...it's another "one of those days." I struggle to do what is right. I fall short. I miss the mark...the mark I had set for myself. I promised I'd show love, be patient...have compassion. I tried to climb the mountain in front of me, the impossibly steep rocky cliff of life's circumstances, of my own strength. I expected to be able to do it, without a stumble. I can see it, right in front of me. "So what?" I ask...it's a mountain...a big one....I can climb it and conquer it. One straight… Continue

Added by Barbara on May 18, 2008 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Missing Children

Missing Children

I pray that God is with all the missing children wherevere they are in the world.

Lord be with the familes of the missing children, let them feel your comforting presence as they try to deal with the empty place at the kitchen table, the toys no longer being played with.

Be with the children who are away from their loving familes, protect them Lord from harm.

Be with the police and authorities searching for the children who are missing, remove the… Continue

Added by Cate on May 17, 2008 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Grief

Grief

Sadly grief comes to all of us, we all lose loved ones called home to God.

The journey or path through grief to healing can be difficult and painful.

But by clinging to God we will get through to the healing at the end.

There will be tears and sleepless nights along the way but God is there through it all.

Trust Him and through time, grief will cease and healing will come.

God will let me smile again and be the lively, outgoing person I'm meant to… Continue

Added by Cate on May 17, 2008 at 2:21pm — 1 Comment

Atlantic Sunrise

Atlantic Sunrise

I sit here watching the sunrise from the dark sea below to the blue sky above.

I've been through a dark time in my life but with God's love and grace, the sun is beginning to shine again.

The weeks and months ahead may have times as dark as the sea below, but by clinging to God, the sun will rise in my life just like it rises from the dark sea below to the blue sky above.

Written 6th February 2008 after seeing the sunrise on route from Dublin to… Continue

Added by Cate on May 17, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Riches at Your Feet, by: Frances J. Roberts

My ways are not your ways. My perfect timing seems slow to you because of your spirit of impatience. Some of My most precious gifts are unrecognized by you because of your blind ingratitude. Many a lovely experience can come to you and not be received because of your insensitivity at that particular moment.

Angels have knocked at your door and been turned away as beggars because you were dull of perception. Could the truth be revealed, you would view with awe and astonishment the… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 16, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

marriage on the rocks

Ok, almost 3 weeks ago my husband of 18 months told me he felt he would be happier if he was single. We are both 25 and have been together for almost 10 years. I found out 1 week before he told me this that he and my best friend had been texting each other for 2 months. I confronted them both and they said they were just friends. They didn't have to lie and keep it from me though. Ok, they said out of respect for me they wouldn't talk anymore. Well, 1 week went by and then my husband sends me a… Continue

Added by Christy on May 15, 2008 at 12:03pm — 5 Comments

Blog Numero Onze :5/14/08

I've just been very lazy when it comes to the things of God lately... I don't know why.

Added by Phabs on May 14, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Give me Every Heartache, by: Frances J. Roberts

My child, know that I am guiding and leading. Nothing can be amiss as long as your heart is right with Me. I am in full control of all that touches your life when you are in tune with Me.

Lay every care at My feet. Give Me every heartache and every concern. I will make your way clear, so that you will not stumble nor be turned to a false way.

There has been no time when you have needed Me as deeply as you need Me now.

Psalm 37:23 The Lord directs the steps of… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 14, 2008 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

His Grace is Activated by Your Desire, by: Frances J. Roberts

Give Him your full adoration. His grace toward you extends through the channel of your love, and is activated by your desire to receive. Enter upon each day with the quiet knowing: Christ is in this day because Christ is in Me.

You can go nowhere without finding Him, because wherever you go, you take Him with you, and He goes before and follows after.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd;

I have all I need.

He lets me rest in green meadows;

He leads me… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 14, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

the Tranquility of worship, by: Frances J. Roberts

There is a way of the Spirit unknown to the natural mind. No barrier can keep you from finding His best for you except an unyielding will. As long as it is your sincere desire to know and to do the will of God, He will guide and direct you in all sorts of surprising ways.

His desire to bless you goes infinitely beyond your own personal effort to secure His blessing.

There is always peace in His presence. Do not disturb this by anxiety about what is in store for tomorrow.… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 14, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

An Injection of New Life, by: Frances J. Roberts

All you do for Me in ministering to others is part of My own working within you; for in every case, whenever you bless another, you bring an injection of new life and vitality into your own spirit and personality.

Your character is that which I shape from the broken fragments of all your testings; therefore, accept the trials with a grateful heart. I will use ALL things to bring you into conformity to My image if you will but bless all and trust Me. (by: Frances J.… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 11, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Perfecting of Soul by: Frances J. Roberts

If you set up barriers through pride or self-defense, you hinder the progress of your soul. Be as a little child and stay open to the flow of My life in you: so shall you be spared many a bitter disappointment and much weary striving. Only in this way can you keep your balance and poise. Thus shall your perfecting be accomplished.

Nothing you could ever do for Me can be more important than this -- the perfecting of your own soul.

Hebrews 13: 20-21 Now may the God of Peace… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 10, 2008 at 7:12pm — No Comments

Fasting & Prayer

FASTING AND PRAYER (Excerpt from Elizabeth Alves, book, ‘The Mighty Warrior’.

Fasting—our cutting edge—is most often done in secret and coupled with prayer. More than just abstaining from food, it is an act of self-denial for higher purposes. It is important to check your motives and heart attitudes with the Lord before you determine to pray with fasting.

(Matthew 6:16-18)

Notice that Jesus did not say 'if' you fast, but 'when' you fast, so He expected Christians to… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 10, 2008 at 12:10pm — No Comments

' EACH OF YOU MUST RESPECT HIS MOTHER' Leviticus 19:3

Because they :-

1. Gives strength. John 19:25 ( Mary )

2. Are humble. Matt15:21-28 ( cananite women )

3. Have will power to save children. 2king 4:8-16 ( Shunammite )

4. Can sacrifice. 1 King 3: 16-28 ( At the time of King Solomon )

5. Are true. 1Samuel 2:19-21 ( Hannah )

6. Are loving. Exodus 2:3, 6:20 ( mother of Moses. )

7. Are praying. Genesis 21:16-17 ( Hagar… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on May 10, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Without You I Can Do Nothing: My Child's Prayer and My Pricked Heart

It's been about a couple of weeks since Danah (11), my daughter, took her state exams in reading and mathematics. As is customary, while picking up the kids and driving home yesterday, I asked how school was going ... and queried if she had gotten back the results to her TAKs state tests.

In her prissy manner, she remarked innocently, "I hope I passed".

Naturally, I thought to myself "Of course, you did, Danah. You have done exceptionally well in state testing throughout… Continue

Added by Daniel Alicea on May 9, 2008 at 7:05pm — 1 Comment

Your will be Done

Lord, You know my hopes and dreams.
You know the plan You have for my life.
You know what's hurting me.
And now I put my trust in You and You alone.
I give You all the hurt and pain and trust You to see me through.

Written 10th December 2007, the day after a dedication at church. I cried on a friend's shoulder during the dedication.

Added by Cate on May 9, 2008 at 5:15pm — 1 Comment

Repentance Activates MY Grace, by: Frances J. Roberts

Give Me all: your body, mind and spirit. Hold nothing back for yourself. Speak to Me often and much. The more you do so, the more I can help you. Full confession brings full forgiveness. True humility opens the door to divine aid. Genuine repentance activates My grace.

1 John 1:9, 10 But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 9, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Seek Me in the Hidden Places, by: Frances J. Roberts

Understanding comes not by outer observation but by inner revelation. I Myself will teach you I Myself will open to you many mysteries. Fret not, neither set a limit as to what you may attain. I will communicate with you more and more, and at a deeper level of understanding, as you seek Me in the hidden places of your soul.

1 Cor. 2:10-14 But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. No one can… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 9, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments