I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about preparing for the attacks of Satan. We certainly do need to prepare and put on the whole armor of God. We also need to be encouraged that we are more than conquerers in HIM. We have victory in Jesus. We need to have faith in His awesome power!
My church is going through a very important process. We lost our Pastor last February, he left the ministry, leaving us with heavy hearts and a determination to see things through to the end (pressing on toward the goal!).
My husband is one of the 7 members of the pulpit committee which has been meeting almost every week for many many months.
They have been seeking God’s will in searching for pastor and now tomorrow we meet the man who may be the one of God’s choosing. His wife will also be with him, and their 3 year old daughter.
The pulpit committee are all (18 adults total, plus children) having dinner at my house at 6:00pm to meet this man and his wife. I beg your prayers. I am feeling weak. But in my weakness, HE can make me strong.
For myself and my sisters in Christ who are also feeling weak, I write these verses:
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; His is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend of God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 (warm place, isn’t it?)
Casting all your care on HIM; for He careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (all. all. all. all.)
Be still and know that I am God. Ps. 46:10 (a command!)
“Lord, keep me still,
though stormy waves may blow
and waves my little bark may overflow
or even if in darkness I must go;
Lord keep me still.
The waves are in Thy hand,
the roughest seas subside at Thy command.
Steer Thou my bark in safety to the land
and keep me still,
keep me still.”
~Author Unknown
Be still my soul! the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still my soul! thy best, thy heav’nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul! thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still my soul! The waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still my soul! the hour is hast’ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still my soul! when change and tears are past;
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
words by Katherine von Schlegal, b. 1697
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, “IT IS WELL, IT IS WELL, WITH MY SOUL!!!!
“Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul!”-from the hymn “It is Well” by Horatio Spafford
“Let everything that hath breath PRAISE THE LORD!”
Spend much time with the Lord today and focus on His goodness. When all around us is dismal and bleak, He gives us sunshine in our souls always.
Also, we need to take care of our bodies and amazingly enough at this time of year we often neglect to do just that. Here are a few ideas: Get enough sleep at night and take time to rest during the day. Eat and drink wisely. Get some fresh air. Exercise. Take a daily vitamin. Spend quality time with your loved ones. Do a little something to pamper yourself. Don’t overdose yourself with caffeine. Keep a sense of humor. Wear PINK!~or RED and a pair of crazy socks or tights! (coffee and fashion tips ispired by ebabe)
