Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name.Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. -Isaiah 40:26
This passage has been on my mind a lot, so when I started thinking about it this song came to mind. It makes me want to SHOUT at the goodness of our Savior. Even though many times I feel lost and abandoned> He knows my name. I am not missing. All I need to do is say His name and the powers of darkness must flee and Jesus comes to my rescue. (which is the point of having a Savior) lol
When I was thinking back on 2008, Probably not my best year. But that is not necessarily true now is it. I was not only blessed with a thriving business, but a second career that is equally successful. He has saved my from lying tongues that sought to devour! He has constanly put people in my life that have encouraged me in times of trails. There were times of uncertainty that we did not know if we would have a church to worship in. In those times God sent to the people of Faith two very special men of God. These men have taken on a load and ministerd to people who were broken and angry. They never once asked about themselves or said it was too much, but offered kindness and guidance. Just an ear to listen and not pass judgement. God gave me a sister who is constanly reminding me that my battle is not against flesh and blood. lol ( I laugh because she still has to "remind" me often) She reminds me by testimony to always look for the spiritual side and God always has a lesson for us! He has blessed me with the best Sunday school group I could ask for. These ladies have stood by me and prayed for me unfailingly. "the Dragon" "the Eagle" "the Donkey" and our fearless leader "the Lion." You know who you are!
So when the enemy says look at the bad times I have destroyed the things on this earth that you hold dear. I say You have no dominion over me. I am bought by the blood! My treasure is in heaven and you have not desroyed any of the Father's work! I now look forward to a great 2009 and am excited about the possibilities of a new work!
Aww, I am so encouraged by your post. You have reminded me of the very things I have needed to hear but have not wanted to even contemplate. Thank you for being the one who knows where we've been and how to look at it in a new light...
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You have come so far by His power.
I am so proud of how much you've grown this past year. You could have allowed the hurt to cause you to quit or retreat or hide or strike back; but you have been resilent and full of grace. That can only come through a geniune relationship with the Lord where you seek not only for yourself, but for the good of others as well. In your generosity of heart, you have found healing yourself.
ReplyDeleteI, also, am excited about the possibilities to come. God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above anything we can ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). May His Name be glorified in His church! (Eph. 3:21)
It has been amazing to watch the Lord at work in your life and His changes in you from glory to glory. Keep moving and take the land sister!
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