Grace by the Lake's Blog – August 2011 Archive (6)

Throughout our lives in this world we meet so many . Some friends are around for a long time , some for only a short time.

There are fair weather friends and then there are friends who are foul weather friends.

There are friends that come into our lives just as others go their own separate ways that we just plain lose touch with.

I believe that every single person and friend that comes into our lives touches us in some way and even the smallest touch leaves an imprint or an… Continue

This is just something the Lord led me to write this morning for those who are suffering lonliness,depression or pain. Jesus loves you and is right there by your side!



GOD'S MIRROR



You know,there's a beautiful river

Flowing out from a heart of gold.

In that heart is the song of a peaceful dove,

A heart that Jesus holds.



Why can you not see what God sees?

Dry your eyes and you just might.

Look in the mirror He is holdin

Let your eyes… Continue

So often in my own personal journey with God This question has popped up in conversations. Though I was delivered of "chronic depression" the day I received Jesus there are still times when there are slumps in that department. The difference is ,how we handle it now and what we do with it. We know now that we can either choose to stay there or keep our eyes looking up while God's strength ,mercy and comfort helps to carry us through it.



Yes, a Christian can get depressed and I pray… Continue

When we have a heart of flesh,unhardened by the Spirit of God it can mean that we not only feel others pain but we are also open to personal wounds as well. Critism handled correctly the way God would have us handle it is very important in our Spiritual growth.



Proverbs 12:16-18

A wise person stays calm when insulted. An honest witness tells the truth;a false witness lies. Some people make cutting remarks,but the words of the wise bring healing.



If you are… Continue

Lest we forget! :)



Deuteronomy 20:1 The Lord your God is with you!

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; so why should I be afraid?

Isaiah 41:10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.



True courage comes… Continue

Judges 16:6 So Delilah said to Samson,"please tell me what makes you so strong and what it would take to tie you up securely." We are often deceived when we want to believe what we know we should'nt. When our conscience tells us no and our desires tell us yes,we should listen to conscience.



2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true...



Acts 17:11 They searched the Scriptures day after day to check up on Paul and Silas...

If… Continue