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 Deuteronomy 1:31 and in the wilderness. There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.” Thank you Brittani for putting your photo on free images.

 Daniel 11:32     But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.   Philippians 4:13    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. John 15:5   “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.   (Jesus' words to His disciples then and now!) We are empowered by God. Jesus gives us His strength. His Holy Spirit enables us. Help us, Father God, to live daily in Your power to follow Your Word, and show love to others. In Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you, Deposit Photos, for putting this photo on free images.

Footprints in the Sand Footprints in the Sand, a beautiful poem! Apr 26, 2010 @ 11pm , One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints. This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me." He whispered, "My precious child, I love y

 Artist is Melani Pyke  View Larger Image click on for Melani's website Jesus as Shepherd Carrying Lamb on Shoulders Through Water Oil on Panel 8" x 8" x 1" Available   (Melani's thoughts (below), and paintings inspire my love for Jesus, my Good Shepherd. There is a song called, "He Will Carry You" posted next. So peaceful. Take a listen.) Hope in difficult times is possible with faith in God. I painted this small oil painting as a reminder that Jesus died for you so that you don't need to worry about drowning in things like depression, poverty and addiction but he lifts you up on his shoulders and carries you through to a bright future. "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1) “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the

 

JUST A LITTLE WHILE   Posted December 26,2021 (Thank you for your blog, Barry Kauffman. I enjoy looking up the old songs)  Click on to go to Barry's blog.           Without a doubt, life here can be very difficult and at times very discouraging  All around we see floods, fires, storms, earthquakes and threats to property and life.  Then we also see diseases, covid, cancer and accidents that threaten our health and our lives.  But now we also live with fear of terrorism, wars, political unrest, protests and changes in morality.  Life is hard.           But in times like these we have hope.  Jesus has promised to come and take His children to a new and perfect home which is being prepared for us. He told us that He is preparing this home for us and that He would come again.  And that is the hope that enables believers to face each day and each new challenge.           For centuries believers have anticipated

  Proverbs 8: End Times People by David Jeremiah (click on title) : End Times People by David Jeremiah (click on title)

 Thanks Lisa for your post of this old poem you found in an antique book.  People a hundred years ago were also looking for our Blessed Hope!

  Psalm 91:4    He will cover you with his feathers.     He will shelter you with his wings.     His faithful promises are your armor and protection.  Matthew 23:27  “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing !" (Jesus' Words)   Lord God, make me always willing to come to You to be under Your wings when I am feeling depressed and down, no matter the reason.     Thank You I actually felt Your warmth when I was listening to "You are My Hiding Place." I felt the warmth of Your feathers as You held me close.   Thank You the depression and down gave way to praising You and amazingly the dreary day turned into a sunny day.    You are so good! Great is Your faithfulness morning by morning!   Jeremiah recognized this recorded in Lamentations 3:23.  "Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh