Tag: faith
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It is Jesus who orchestrates everything. We do, however have a chance to determine for ourselves what happens to us too. Right in the Bible, it tells us how we can help ourselves. Isaiah 55:11 reads, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will…
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When I first heard about the Lord’s plans succeeding, and not my own, I wondered. How could that be when he’s given us brains and the ability to make decisions. However, after having made a multitude of the wrong decisions in life, I rest easy knowing that Jesus is in charge. It actually relaxes me,…
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For years, I had thought about something. Hoped for it. Waited to see if it could work out. Then today I discovered that it just cannot happen. It did involve others, so it did depend on their free will. I know there is a reason beyond the obvious why this wasn’t going to take place.…
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I used to think that when problematic thoughts floated through my mind, I was somehow just torturing myself. Maybe it was even on purpose, I thought. I am a person with a positive outlook on life, though. So, when I discovered that the rotten guy from hell was persecuting me, I decided to fight back.…
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I like it that the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that I will be advancing the gospel with my calling–with my purpose for being on this planet. I have known for a while now that I will be and am now spreading the goodness about Jesus with my art, music, and writing.…
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Mini habits lead to even bigger ones. I start with mini habits because they are easier to make happen. I try to begin my small tasks and projects with a prep. I prepare the materials I need and set up the area I will be working in for what’s to come. Like if I am…
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I have recently set out on my own for the first time in my life. I am trying to budget, and plan ahead so I do not find myself in trouble. I have been looking in my cupboards checking on supplies, food and what I have. I then began to get concerned about how long…
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Recently, I had to venture out into the world, not knowing where I was going. I packed my bags and took off. I had to have faith I would end up somewhere safe. I did land in a place where I was welcomed in, and I felt taken care of there. I did not know…
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I got down on my knees and thanked Jesus for his many blessings earlier today. He is amazing, my God–the only God, and my savior. I like to make sure I am grateful at times when I am not in need of immediate help from the Lord. What I now understand also, is that when…
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When people are unfriendly or hostile at times it does not seem smart to issue good tidings to them, or to try and share Bible verses with them. I know that, as Christians, it is often good to offer understanding or sympathy with a Bible verse quote, but if someone has acted in a way…
Bethlehem Blessing 