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ORIGINAL: Liveloved

Many good thoughts in this psalm but one that has spoken loudly to me for a number of years is He made His ways known to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. His ways are a much more personal and intimate knowing than His acts. And I think this is a part of some of the misunderstandings that occur within the church. Deep calls to deep and is answered by knowing His ways. And I'm certainly in a time of knowing. Thank you for thinking of and praying for me. Yes, I'd love the song as well. Blessings back to you, LL

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ORIGINAL: Little_1

Managed to order a copy of Hinds Feet on High Places - should arrive early next week.


Lightshineon - thank you for your encouraging words. We all need encouragement from time-to-time. I don't know your situation but I know the One who does and although I don't know why you are going through what you are - He definately does. There are times during our lives when we we think God must have forgotten us but that is okay because our mixed up thinking doesn't stop God being God. There are also times when we feel 'disconnected' from our circumstances and from what is going on around about us - that is okay too. 'Feelings' don't stop God being God either and neither can they separate us from Him thankfully. I had to remind myself about this often during these past months on many occasions and I know God doesn't love me any less for this - I know He knew my pain and confusion.

There have also been times when I thought my heart would burst from the overwhelming situation we are going through. There have been tears and there were questions (at the start) and from a human point of view - we are out 'on a limb' and there is noone to talk to who has been through similar, but thankfully - there is One who knew what was going to happen and He had already gone before us and prepared it to work for good. God went before and He already knows the outcome and like ourselves - He is preparing good to come out of your situation also.

My hubby has become a Christian since the accident (if you had told me hubby would trust the Lord as his Saviour a year ago - I'd have been very sceptical and no doubt said "no way")! I just never imagined it! My own walk with God has deepened and grown more in 8 months I believe than in the whole of the 20 odd years I have been a Christian! The opportunities to share that we are trusting in the Lord with non believers have been many. I take every opportunity I can now where I had become timid and reserved for many years previous.

If you had told me a year or so ago that we would face our present situation I would definately have wanted to run as fast and as far away as I could to try and prevent the accident from happening; however today, I am learning to take each day as it comes. Some days are presenting 'big' challenges and others are easier. To look ahead any further is just too much to take onboard but deep down in my heart - I just know God has more good to come out of this situation - more souls to bless and I have a peace which only God can give because it is not 'natural' in these circumstances - it is supernatural!

I am sure you are the same. There are days when fear grips you but somehow - God always sends His light to steady you on. There is a Word of refreshing here and there and it gives you hope to keep on and deep down in your heart you have this peace which in your circumstances is not natural. That is the supernatural peace God gives - not as the world gives but as your Papa gives. Rest in this peace when you can. It will strengthen you for the next part of the pathway.

Lightshineon - there are very many of us praying for you. You are much loved on this site by many and I have grown very fond of you likewise. I believe the Lord gives you a love for others when you pray for them.

You too will encourage others with the encouragement which you receive through all this. Right now you may need to rest a while and gain strength and that is okay - we need these seasons in life and often they can bring much unexpected blessing.

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ORIGINAL: lightshineon

......I prayed along time for you, and all my friends on this thread. You are so right all things work togather for good. The enemy wants to make us feel defeated......

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ORIGINAL: Little_1

Thank you for your prayers lightshineon. It is not so easy to pray for others when we are going through difficulties and it is a real blessing to see you do this. You are so right when you say that the enemy wants nothing better than to see us defeated. He is defeated himself and wants us to join him in his misery but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord and we don't have to be defeated - i.e. we can choose not to and instead trust in the Lord who gives us victory to overcome every assault the enemy sends our way. ((((((( Hallelujah ))))))) God is growing our faith muscles. It is better to walk by faith and not by sight and sometimes we have to raise our faith banners as we go into spiritual battle and just hang in there and wait/trust in God to deliver us. He will never let His righteous be put to shame by doing so and that is His promise:

Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.


Also, this UK bank holiday monday, a text which the Lord has laid on my mind is:

Mark 6:30-32
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." 32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place......

......Sometimes it is good just to get away for a while to some place different and quiet just so that we can re-charge our batteries and gain some strength for the next part of the path God may lead us. Take full advantage of such opportunities - they may not happen often and remember - the Lord encourages us to take them......

P.S. I have been reading 'Hinds Feet on High Places' by Hannah Hurnard and it is brilliant. It is an allergory (much like 'Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan). I have got to Chapter 5 and I am amazed because it is just so relevant - Hannah could have been watching over my shoulder when she wrote this. I highly recommend this book and so far give it 10/10. Ignited-Faith - I am very grateful to you for pointing this book out to me. Thank you again.

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I was lost but Jesus found me.

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P.S. I have been reading 'Hinds Feet on High Places' by Hannah Hurnard and it is brilliant. It is an allergory (much like 'Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan). I have got to Chapter 5 and I am amazed because it is just so relevant - Hannah could have been watching over my shoulder when she wrote this. I highly recommend this book and so far give it 10/10. Ignited-Faith - I am very grateful to you for pointing this book out to me. Thank you again.

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ORIGINAL: Little_1

Mark 6:30-32
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.

I love this verse for, perhaps a little different reason as I see the need in my life. Isn't it wonderful that He meets us each as individuals in our invidual needs? He is so intimate with us

Jesus, already knew everything that happened. But, yet the apostles gathered around Him and shared with Him everything.

I am not good at sharing everything, the good or the painful with Him. But I am working on it.

He wants to hear everything from us, don't you think?

Now how special is that

Thank you, Little_1 for sharing that verse!

Where is everyone else? Maybe, we will have to do a roll-call?

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I notice Hannah has another book written called 'Mountain of Spices' - based on the fruit of the Spirit. Has anyone read it?

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ORIGINAL: Ignited-Faith

I was cleaning out my closet.
I found a drawing my daugher had made when she was little.
(She is now 20.)
It shows a cross on a hill. Next to the cross is a little lamb
with it's one ear perked up as if to listen. A thought balloon
is above the little lamb that reads: "I love Jesus!"
Below it is the Scripture:
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing
by the word of God."
Romans 10:17
(I just had to hang it up on the refrigerator!)

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ORIGINAL: Liveloved

Thank you, Ignited, for sharing your story. Yes, we are all little lambs who need to be listening for His voice. He is speaking. And He is listening for our response.

I have a silly little story about 'me' to share. I won't bore you with all the details but I'm a 53 year old woman so that may enlighten some of you to what my 'nights' are like. Plus I recently injured my knee so have been dealing with some pain.

Anyway, I went to bed (midnight) and when I woke, I said, "Thank You, Lord, for giving me a solid night's sleep!" Got up to visit the bathroom and looked at the clock. It was 1:20am. I'd slept probably all of an hour! Silly me. But I was pleased that my first thought was thankfulness. An hour of sleep is a precious thing. So thank You, Lord!

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Please pray for my hubby.

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(one of many stressful days on the horizon).

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Please pray for my hubby.

Little_1,

I'm very willing to pray. Could you give us some specifics---just re: the 'kinds' of things to be praying for? Peace? Wisdom? Sound mind? Etc? Anyway, I will just remind you both that Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee because he trusteth in Thee. Praying, LL

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ORIGINAL: lmwal931

the power of encouragement by david jeremiah is the best.

JESUS is better.

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ORIGINAL: Ignited-Faith

Little1,

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(one of many stressful days on the horizon).

Here is what you need to remember!
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power,
and of love, and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7

I love how Beth Moore said it, something like this:
'This may be going on in your life..., and this... and this...'
(Then she pointed to the ceiling and shouted)
"BUT THERE'S GOD!!!"

(Keeping you and your Husband covered in prayer, Little1)

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ORIGINAL: sparkleingsnow

Father, I just lift up Little_1 and her husband to You. Father, You know all about it, and I thank You Father for Your intervention. Please help the truth to come out and give strength and wisdom where needed. May Your grace abound Lord and may it al work out to Your glory in the end. In Jesus precious name we ask. Amen