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If you are anything like me, the passage of time can leave a person anxious and depressed. While attempting to find a Bible verse on this subject, I came across Ecclesiastes 3:1. This is a reminder that everything that happens in our lives has a placing by God. Along with this assurance, the Lord placed Britt Nicole’s song “All this Time” on my heart to share.  This brought me to tears, thinking about how God truly has been there for me all my life!

When I read the above verse, the Spirit was telling me that there is a reason for everything happening under Heaven. It should encourage us of the fact that there is a particular reason for what the Lord allows to come our way; Romans 8:28 shares that God utilizes all things for our good.

I praise Him that He is all wise, and knows the perfect timing for occurrences. I wanted to encourage us to trust His ways, and to pray for His will to line up with Heaven’s, Matthew 6:10. The creator is in control.

Even though we are all aging, Jesus knows what’s best for family members. Tomorrow my Husband, Sister, and Aunt will be celebrating another year God has blessed them with. Let us all be thankful for life, and let us be mindful of using our time for His glory, Ephesians 5: 15-16. Amen!

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I don’t know about you; but, there are many days that it feels like it is impossible to continue on!  The body is too worn out physically; or, the Enemy has buffeted the mind/soul. The good news is, for God’s children, that is not the ending to the story.

In Hebrews 12:2, it shares the awesome fact that Christ has gone before us. He has made our faith in Him something we can be assured of.  He has overcome sin and the grave, and is with God the Father.  He has turned a situation of humiliation into the victorious invitation to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6-9).

Those of you who do not have a relationship with Jesus, please take the time to ask for His filling. He is there to share His love for you, and to give you direction in your life. This life wasn’t meant for mankind to live alone. The Savior is waiting.

Finally, let us remember the words in Rylie Clemmons’ song, He Will Never Stop Fighting For Me. It is beautiful to know we have a friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). We may have limited strength in our bodies, and many people will fail us; but, Christ never will! He has given us the Spirit’s promise of being with us until the end, 1 Corinthians 1:8. He will keep us. Let us look for Him, expectantly.   Maranatha!

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In my walk with the Lord, He has been gently reminding me of the peace and security there is in Him; please meditate on Isaiah 26:3 and listen to the link to Phil Wickham’s, In Jesus’ Arms. Who or what are we placing first in our lives?

That soul-searching question can be answered by asking the Lord to search our hearts, Psalm 139:23-24. The Psalmist brought up an issue with God that was heavy on my mind.  The issue has been one of getting rid of hindrances in the walk with Christ.

For me, and I am sure it is the same for you readers, the hindrance in my growth with the Lord is the faith/trust area.  My fears have put a barrier in the way of experiencing perfect peace and stability. This thought inspires me to share a couple of times the Spirit spoke to me.

The first thing that is entering my thoughts has been the numerous times I have had issues sleeping.  In those instances, the Spirit quieted my panic with the beautiful thought that He wanted to talk to me. When I proceeded to talk to God and turn my troubled heart and mind over to Him, I eventually ended up experiencing the peace to fall asleep.  The frustrations in our lives can be turned into making us into better individuals (Romans 8:28).  Secondly, I wanted to share what the Family experienced with Mom.  Her confusion and fears were helped more by her seeking the Spirit’s filling, even more than groups at the psychiatric hospital! Let us put God first this week and rest in His arms!  God bless as you trust the Savior!

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I want to start this blog/devotional with wishing everyone a blessed Resurrection Day!  My heart sings along with Chris Tomlin in How Good It Is.  As we walk through this life, let us remember that God does right and is in control.  We do not have to fret.

Even when Heaven is quiet, it does not mean that God has forgotten us.  I am thinking about a statement I heard from a pastor, which Corrie Ten Boom made.  She brought up a poem about a weaver weaving a tapestry. Life was being compared to a tapestry, where all we see is the underside.  In actuality, a beautiful piece of art is being created.

The Lord is not done with what He has started in our lives, Phillipians 1:6. Just like He was faithful to live His word of rising again, John 2:19-22, He will accomplish everything we place before Him that is Godly.

Every day, we as Christians need to start the day offering ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1). As my husband and I were discussing this morning, we will be making the Lord happy by having a close relationship and not be wasting time on our own. Let us follow Proverbs 3:5-6, by trusting God with ourselves. He is good and loves us!